{"product_id":"giant-cuttlefish-chameleon-of-the-sea-hardcover","title":"Giant Cuttlefish: Chameleon of the Sea - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElaine M. Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMike Orodán\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow the fascinating chameleon of the sea--a dazzling, hypnotic mystery that changes its appearance many times in order to survive and thrive.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeering into the face of a giant cuttlefish is like gazing at a creature from another planet. Eight arms grow out of its head, two suckered feeding tentacles shoot out from pouches below its eyes, and a fearsome beak hooks its prey. In a blink, the giant cuttlefish changes the color and texture of its skin. Blending into its surroundings, the camouflaged fish evades predators, tricks prey, and throws rivals off-balance. With its otherworldly features, superior eyesight, and an ability to learn complex behavior, this remarkable cephalopod has survived for 500 million years. Elaine M. Alexander and illustrator Mike Orodán give readers a clear and close-up look at the smartest and largest of all mollusks, the rock star of the ocean, the chameleon of the sea: the giant cuttlefish. Back matter includes brief explorations into its life cycle, adaptations, hunting behavior, mating, and threats to survival, as well as a glossary and bibliography.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine M. Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e worked as a pizza cook, receptionist, bill collector, and freelance journalist before becoming a librarian. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eAnglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, her first nonfiction picture book, illustrated by Fiona Fogg. In its review of \u003ci\u003eAnglerfish\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e said, \"Alexander probes the depths of the ocean in this fantastically illustrated study,\" while \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e called it \"a fun and creepy fish tale brimming with scientific appeal.\" A fan of dark mysteries and the natural world, Elaine M. Alexander is fascinated by all things extraordinary and unique. Currently a youth services librarian at the Deep River Public Library, she lives with her family in Colchester, Connecticut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Orodán \u003c\/b\u003espent\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003emuch of his childhood exploring the forest and countryside of Hungary, where he lived with his mother, then documenting his discoveries and adventures in makeshift notebooks. \"Let's just say I was inspired by Sir David Attenborough and Mary Blair equally,\" he says. \"Then, in 2013, I become a father to twin boys, and a new chapter began: I entered the world of children's books and never looked back.\" Mike Orodán lives in England with his family.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.9 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336159027565,"sku":"9781536229684","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/JwvkqMUBJ29781536229684.webp?v=1778915243","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/giant-cuttlefish-chameleon-of-the-sea-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}