{"title":"Books by Michael Stavaric","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781782694243","title":"Amazing Octopus","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eRemarkably Bright Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, now a Netflix film!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDive beneath the waves and explore the incredible world of the octopus with this interactive marine-life guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctopuses are among the most ancient and intelligent creatures on our planet—true aliens whose real-life abilities defy our wildest imaginations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fascinating fact-filled book, dynamic duo Michael Stavarič and Michèle Ganser take readers on a deep-sea expedition to uncover the secrets of the abyss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvolutionary Mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e How did octopuses and humans evolve so differently?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScientific Discovery:\u003c\/b\u003e What exactly are cephalopods—and why do they have such a funny name?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive Exploration:\u003c\/b\u003e This isn't just a book to read; it’s a book to \u003ci\u003edo!\u003c\/i\u003e Throughout its pages are interactive elements, from \u003cb\u003esearch-and-find spreads\u003c\/b\u003e with hidden pictures to \u003cb\u003equizzes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eintricate illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e to bring to life with your own colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining stunningly original pen-and-ink artwork with the thrill of scientific discovery, \u003ci\u003eAmazing Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e is as beautiful as it is educational. This deluxe gift for curious minds features a premium paper-over-board cover accented with bright gold foil, housing a world of sophisticated black-and-white and sepia illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant, witty, and insightful, \u003ci\u003eAmazing Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e provides the ultimate deep dive for curious young explorers and is the perfect gift for sea-creature lovers of all ages.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204927488178,"sku":"9781782694243","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781782694243_7ea35af4-dfcb-4395-bc11-5a3c4e15ea25.jpg?v=1786025548"},{"product_id":"9781782695530","title":"Amazing Shark","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE ULTIMATE SHARK BOOK FOR KIDS:  Explore the underwater world of the ocean’s awe-inspiring guardians with this gorgeous book for ages 8-12 that’s full of fun facts, activities, and illustrations!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you think about it, what do you \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e know about sharks? I bet one of the first images that sprang to mind was of a dangerous beast with its jaws bared, on a hungry hunt for humans. But what if I told you that out of all the animals in the world, sharks are one of the species that pose us the least danger? They're actually quite gentle, and their diets definitely don't include humans. We're not nearly tasty enough for them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this brilliant new installment by the dynamic author\/illustrator team you will learn all about these fascinating and misunderstood creatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid      you know that there are over 520 species of shark?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you      know what the biggest, or oldest, or most powerful shark is?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou      will even learn about the cultures that, rather than fearing sharks,      worship them as gods!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing interactive elements throughout, this entertaining, fact-filled guide has everything from search and find spreads with hidden pictures, quizzes to test your knowledge of shark facts and lore, and even pages to bring to life with your coloring pencil and deeper dives for bright and curious minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third title in the Amazing Ocean series is just as mind-blowing, inspiring and full of irreverent fun as the previous.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55896458625397,"sku":"9781782695530","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781782695530_80f8f354-3bf6-4649-95f4-9b5d05585f6f.jpg?v=1786025627"},{"product_id":"9781782694250","title":"Amazing Jellyfish","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive beneath the waves and explore the amazing world of the jellyfish with this fact-filled book for middle grade readers who can’t get enough about marine animals!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIVESCIENCE LIST BEST SCIENCE BOOK FOR KIDS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with fascinating jellyfish facts, activities, and plenty of jokes, this second book in the Amazing Ocean series is the perfect follow-up to \u003ci\u003eAmazing Octopus.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second title in the Amazing Ocean series is just as mind-blowing, inspiring and full of irreverent fun as the first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren will learn about the astonishing variety of species, including some extremely dangerous ones, some types with truly amazing abilities, how scientists have been inspired by these mysterious dwellers of the deep in developing new technology, and much more… Along the way there is also plenty of opportunity for entertaining and mind-expanding digressions into other topics, including astrophysics, immortality and ancient mythology. This isn’t just a book to teach children about jellyfish, but one to fill them with wonder and curiosity for the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll this is stunningly illustrated, in b\u0026amp;w and sepia original artwork throughout, packed in a textured self cover hardback with foil areas  on the cover. Both text and artwork are also highlighted with colored ink to highlight important elenents. 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