I thought I would share a children’s book with you which could also be classified as a Science book called The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea Written by Erin Spencer. I received a copy of this book in exchange for this review. Inside this post are my affiliate links if you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the items you purchase.
If Charlie and I were still Homeschooling I would have used this The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea in our Science Class and also in our #Homeschool Reading Class and Charlie could have drew the Octopus in his Art Class.
I was going to add The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea to our Library for my nieces and nephews to read when they visit. Instead Charlie took The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea into his room because he wanted to keep it for himself.
If your #Homeschooling and studying Animals or the Ocean you can use The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea in your lesson plans. David found The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea on Charlie’s desk and he began to read the book while I was working.
David had so much fun learning about Octopus and seeing the pictures that before I could stop him he had taken The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea down to my mother n law Sherry’s to share with her. Now, she wants to get a copy for her great grandkids.
I’ m glad David liked the story because Charlie and David have spent a lot of one-on-one time looking through The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea and sharing facts with each other.
Charlie and David have even gotten on Google to look up even more facts about Octopus. Then today has been drawing what some of the Animals he saw in the book and online. Charlie has even asked to take a Field Trip to the library to check out more books on Octopus. As well as a trip to the Zoo or Aquarium to see Octopus up close.
As a mom of a child and also a husband who doesn’t like to read The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea has been a Godsend for our family. I can’t wait to share The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea with my sister. Debbie can show the book to my niece and nephew.
The illustrations in The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea pop right off the pages and they make you feel like you could reach out and touch the Octopus. I like how The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea is broken down into chapters. Charlie liked “Meet The Octopus” and David liked ‘All About Octopus”. I couldn’t wait to check out “People and Octopuses.” Would you like to check out this section with me?
I have a question for you. Do you know what the name Octopus means? Charlie does now? You would to if you picked up a copy of The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea. Then you could learn about different Octopus including the Blue-Ringed Octopus and you can also learn about the biggest and smallest Octopus.
I like how the Author included a question and answer section you could use as a test in your Science Class. The Author has even included a list of other books for us to check out. The pictures in this book may intrigue younger children but The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea is for children 7 and up and yes, that includes adults.
About the book:
Packed with mesmerizing undersea photography, this book invites kids to explore the fascinating behavior and intelligence of this remarkable creature of the deep.
The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about Octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the Octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it’s like to be an Octopus: how they use camouflage and ink, what they eat, and how they reproduce (nests and eggs!).
The book also explores the intelligence and playfulness of this animal—and, of course, the famous stories of Octopuses who escaped their tanks. Readers will meet 13 different species of Octopuses and find out what makes them unique, from the most venomous and best disguised to the deepest and coldest. They’ll also get a glimpse into exciting Octopus research, technology inspired by Octopuses, and ways to help conserve our Oceans.
Meet the Author: Erin Spencer
Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer whose articles, photos, and videos of marine life have been featured on National Geographic, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and in publications of Ocean Conservancy. She is an avid public speaker and has presented to National Geographic, the World Bank, MCON, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. Originally from Maryland, she now lives in South Florida where she studies great hammerhead sharks and their prey for her PhD. See more of her work at
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
