Science Comics: Cephalopods - by Casey Zakroff (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between--Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!

Did you know many cephalopods have three hearts and all have blue blood? Some can squeeze through any space larger than their beak, others use pigment in their skin to blend in with their backgrounds, and some squirt ink as a decoy. And there's so much we still don't know! Join us as we unravel the mysteries and misinformation while learning about evolution and ammonites, arms and tentacles, beaks and brains, camouflage and cuisines, and other fantastic facts and feats of cephalopods!

- Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand

- Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information

- A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery

- Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education

Review Quotes

Science Comics: Whales:

"Brisk text is packed with facts about whale biology and behavior and climate change.... Sly humor balances serious observations about ecological damage and the interconnected nature of life on Earth." --Horn Book Magazine

Praise for the Science Comics series:

"The insight behind these books is a powerful one. So much information about the world around us is actually better conveyed visually, through charts, illustrations, and sequential panels, than purely using words." --New York Times

"Like having a Time Life Science Library in comic books. Which is awesome!" --Popular Science

About the Author

Casey Zakroff is a computational biologist, squid ecophysiologist, and Science Comics writer. He has a PhD in biological oceanography from MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The topic of his dissertation is highlighted in this, his second graphic novel. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Joy Ang is a cartoonist and illustrator living in the Seattle area. She graduated from Alberta University of Art with a degree in visual communication. Science Comics: Cephalopods is her first graphic novel, but hopefully not the last.