Giant Squid

Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann present an engaging nonfiction picture book about the giant squid, one of the most mysterious creatures in the deep sea. The book beautifully illustrates how scientists gathered clues, from whale scars to ink flashes, to understand this elusive animal before it was finally filmed in its natural habitat. It's a poetic journey into scientific discovery, perseverance, and the wonders of the ocean, perfect for sparking curiosity in children aged 4-11. The lyrical text and striking illustrations make complex scientific concepts accessible and awe-inspiring.

The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide beyond reach deep within the sea, forcing scientists to piece together their story from those clues they leave behind. An injured whale's ring-shaped scars indicate an encounter with a giant squid. A piece of beak broken off in the whale's belly; a flash of ink dispersed as a blinding defense to allow the squid to escape-- these fragments of proof were all we had . . . until a giant squid was finally filmed in its natural habitat only two years ago. In this beautiful and clever nonfiction picture book about the giant squid, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann explore, both visually and poetically, this hidden creature's mysterious life. A Neal Porter Book