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# Capstone Press Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster (Smithsonian)

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Capstone Press Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster (Smithsonian) [Cerullo, Mary M] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Capstone Press Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster (Smithsonian)

Review: Outstanding! Interesting story and good science. - Giant Squid gets five stars for sure. Mary Cerullo's account of the search for the giant squid reads like a detective novel, but it is the true story of Smithsonian Zoologist Dr. Clyde Roper's decades-long quest to observe this mythical-sounding creature alive in its natural habitat. As an "ocean detective on the case" he hunts answers to progressively more perplexing questions, building suspense as the story moves along. Is there any truth to ancient stories of gigantic sea beasts? What kind of creature could take on a 70-ton whale? Where would a sperm whale and a giant squid meet? How do scientists solve mysteries? It's a lively read, interesting from beginning to end, yet packed with accurate information, not only about squids and whales, but also about the oceans themselves and the scientists who explore them. As I followed along with Clyde Roper, I found myself caught up in the adventure. Sometimes I laughed--at the whimsical drawings and some unusual pictures, like the one of Clyde stretched out on his back beside the carcass of a giant squid or the one where he finds himself waist deep in blood as he autopsies a sperm whale. The illustrations are spectacular. Many come from Dr. Roper's own collection and from the collections of his colleagues. While this book is obviously designed for fourth to eighth graders, I found it thoroughly captivating--and my school days are long behind me! I thoroughly recommend it for children and young people and for folks of any age who are curious about the sea and its creatures. It also provides a glimpse into the life and work--even the passion--of the scientists who study marine life and who care about the health of our oceans. Besides, it's a great read.
Review: Highly recommend - My son loves this book! It's great quality and the illustrations are wonderful. It is very informative. I highly recommend this book!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,825 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #361 in Children's Zoology Books (Books) #467 in Children's Marine Life Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 221 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding! Interesting story and good science.
*by D***N on February 12, 2012*

Giant Squid gets five stars for sure. Mary Cerullo's account of the search for the giant squid reads like a detective novel, but it is the true story of Smithsonian Zoologist Dr. Clyde Roper's decades-long quest to observe this mythical-sounding creature alive in its natural habitat. As an "ocean detective on the case" he hunts answers to progressively more perplexing questions, building suspense as the story moves along. Is there any truth to ancient stories of gigantic sea beasts? What kind of creature could take on a 70-ton whale? Where would a sperm whale and a giant squid meet? How do scientists solve mysteries? It's a lively read, interesting from beginning to end, yet packed with accurate information, not only about squids and whales, but also about the oceans themselves and the scientists who explore them. As I followed along with Clyde Roper, I found myself caught up in the adventure. Sometimes I laughed--at the whimsical drawings and some unusual pictures, like the one of Clyde stretched out on his back beside the carcass of a giant squid or the one where he finds himself waist deep in blood as he autopsies a sperm whale. The illustrations are spectacular. Many come from Dr. Roper's own collection and from the collections of his colleagues. While this book is obviously designed for fourth to eighth graders, I found it thoroughly captivating--and my school days are long behind me! I thoroughly recommend it for children and young people and for folks of any age who are curious about the sea and its creatures. It also provides a glimpse into the life and work--even the passion--of the scientists who study marine life and who care about the health of our oceans. Besides, it's a great read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend
*by T***Y on September 19, 2024*

My son loves this book! It's great quality and the illustrations are wonderful. It is very informative. I highly recommend this book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book!
*by A***R on June 20, 2024*

Loved the book! Great facts and information!!! This was perfect for my STEAM week.

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