Octopuses!: Strange and Wonderful

This study of octopuses covers their life cycle, anatomy, and unusual behavior. It describes survival tactics including ejecting ink shaped like an octopus, dropping a moving arm while escaping, and changing skin color for camouflage. The book also identifies octopuses as solitary, intelligent mollusks capable of changing color and shape quickly and carrying out complex tasks. Watercolor illustrations, a glossary, bibliography, and index are included.