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Flight Beneath the Waves: The True Science and Secrets of the Japanese Flying Squid/Cephalopods/Ocean and Sea Animals/STEM Activities/Educational/Grad
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 15 2025
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
They blast out of the sea, rocket through the air, and vanish in a puff of ink.
Welcome to the thrilling world of the Japanese Flying Squid - one of the ocean's most exotic animals!
- Uses jet propulsion to soar above the waves
- Hunts with precision and teamwork
- Changes color in a split second using chromatophores (camouflage)
- Travels thousands of miles through powerful ocean currents (migration)
Blending STEM learning, oceanography, and fascinating animal behavior, this book brings science to life with:
- Hands-on activities that let readers experiment and explore
- Detailed diagrams of this cephalopod and kid-friendly explanations
- Three quick facts at the end of every chapter to keep curiosity soaring
From anatomy and adaptation to conservation and exploration, Flight Beneath the Waves is perfect for students, teachers, and anyone who loves discovering the hidden wonders of the ocean.
Whether you're a science enthusiast, future marine biologist, or simply love amazing true stories from nature, this book will inspire you to look beneath the surface - and beyond the waves.
Perfect for fans of:- National Geographic Kids: Weird But True!
- Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia
- The Deep End of the Ocean and Science Comics series
Take a deep dive into discovery - because science gets seriously cool when squids learn to fly!
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