Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A folktale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses. Part of Creative Paperbacks' Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers.