Giant Squid proÂvides an excelÂlent opporÂtuÂniÂty to teach about one of the most mythÂiÂcal, unknown, and yet real creaÂtures on earth, the Giant Squid. The incredÂiÂble illusÂtraÂtions by Eric Rohmann help the readÂer’s perÂcepÂtion of how large this deep sea creaÂture is and how mysÂteÂriÂous. Found so deep withÂin the sea, there is very litÂtle light. How did Eric Rohmann creÂate the sense of this water darkÂness and the release of ink, a defense mechÂaÂnism? How did CanÂdace FlemÂing write with spare text and yet tell us so many fasÂciÂnatÂing details about the Giant Squid?
Our BookÂstorm will take you into furÂther exploÂration, studyÂing bioÂluÂmiÂnesÂcence, othÂer deep sea creaÂtures, ocean ecolÂoÂgy, oceanogÂraÂphers, and more.
There are excelÂlent resources in the back matÂter of the book as well. We trust you will find inspiÂraÂtion and resources aplenÂty withÂin the BookÂstorm to accomÂpaÂny your study of Giant Squid.
Downloadable
You’ll find more inforÂmaÂtion about CanÂdace FlemÂing on her webÂsite. And read about illusÂtraÂtor Eric Rohmann on his webÂsite.
There’s a TeachÂing Guide availÂable for Giant Squid, writÂten by natÂuÂralÂist Lee Ann Landstrom.
BOOKSTORM TOPICS
- BioÂluÂmiÂnesÂcence
- Deep Sea Creatures
- FicÂtion
- Giant Squid, in particular
- Oceans
- RelÂaÂtive Size
- SciÂenÂtifÂic Exploration
Let us know how you are makÂing use of this BookÂstormâ„¢. Share your ideas and any othÂer books you’d add to this Bookstormâ„¢.