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Gr 2–4—Through engrossing, informative verse, Fleming artfully introduces readers to a mysterious sea monster that glides through the deepest and darkest reaches of the ocean. Although some species of giant squid are as large as a bus, these animals are rarely spotted by people. Scientists have been able to gather clues and assemble a body of knowledge about the unusual cephalopod from pieces washed up on shore or found by fisherme...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A mysterious giant squid lurks in the dark corners of the ocean depths. Page-turn by page-turn, parts of the squid are revealed: first, a few tentacles sweep across the blue/black-hued ocean environment; then, a few more emerge, and then again even more, along with fish who are about to be devoured. (And this is all before the title page.) Suddenly, the squid's beak is front and center, and then a huge, staring eye. Just as suddenly, the squid disappears. Fleming's cadenced text and Rohmann's dramatic illustrations co...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Cadenced text and dramatic illustrations collaborate beautifully to build suspense and movement, as a lurking giant squid and other sea creatures battle ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More