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Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid

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Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid

SKU: 9780810984660 Category: Product ID: 437252

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Title: Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid
Author: WILLIAMS WENDY
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 07/07/2022
Imprint: ABRAMS
Price: $25.00
Publishing status: Active

The ocean is the last remaining source of profound mystery and discovery on Earth with eighty percent of it still largely unexplored; thus, it is of perennial fascination. In Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid, journalist Wendy Williams introduces one of the ocean’s most charismatic, monstrous, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants: the squid. More than just calamari, squid species are fascinatingly odd creatures, with much to teach us about our own species, not to mention the obsessive interest so many of us can’t help but have for the enormous beast that is the giant squid, which is quick to attack sperm whales, and even submarines and boats. Williams also examines other equally enthralling cephalopods, including the octopus and the cuttlefish, and explores their otherworldly abilities, such as camouflage and bioluminescence. Kraken takes the reader on a wild ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way answering some riddles about how the human brain works, what intelligence really is, and what monsters lie in the deep. Wendy Williams weaves a rich narrative tapestry around her subject, drawing powerfully on the passions and discoveries of scientists, fisherman, and squid enthusiasts around the world.

ISBN: 9780810984660
Weight: 300gr
Dimension: 210mm X 140mm
Pages: 224

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Weight 300 g
Dimensions 210 × 140 mm