Giant Squid

This sea monster is real. It lurks in the freezing black depths of underwater canyons. Nearly 50 feet long, it hunts with its long arms and tentacles. Its powerful suckers leave giant round scars on those that live through a battle with it. But this enormous beast, with its huge, strange eyes, remains hidden from humans. We rarely see it and know little of its ways. What is this monster? The giant squid. This famed member of the cephalopod group has a history of frightening fishermen, starring in fictional adventure tales, and keeping scientists guessing. What is the story of this mythic creature? Why is it so hard to study? What secrets does it keep? Clyde Roper, ocean scientist and squid expert, has been seeking this secretive creature for decades. Come along as he and other researchers unravel its mysteries in Giant Squid: Searching for a Sea Monster.

Includes the only existing photographs of living giant squid in their habitat. For ages 8-12.

About the Authors:

Mary Cerullo has written more than 16 books for kids on oceanography, earning many awards including SLJ Best Books of the Year, IRA Teacher's Choice Award, JLG Selection, and Smithsonian's Notable Books for children.

Clyde Roper is Zoologist Emeritus of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution and the world's authority on giant squid. He has led expeditions for National Geographic Society and Discovery Channel.