Dr. Erin Spencer has done it again. Her recently released book “The Incredible Octopus: Meet the Eight-Armed Wonder of the Sea” is a beautiful book with lots to learn and colorful photos. Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? They can change color, are very smart, and play with toys. Would you like to take on an octopus at Jeopardy? They have 9 brains compared to your one. Each arm has an independent brain that can function on it’s own.
This is a great book for parents and teachers alike. Erin corrects the idea that the plural of octopus is not octopi, but actually is octopuses, “like how bus becomes buses”. This is Erin’s second book. If you read my blogs (I know I don’t post often) you know that her first book “The World of Coral Reefs” is equally as beautiful and filled with facts.
If you get a chance to watch the PBS special on hammerhead sharks, you will see her bravely swimming with the sharks. You wouldn’t catch me anywhere near a shark, let along studying them in the wild.
Erin has her PhD in marine ecology and is living in southern Florida where she can continue her research. She received her PhD from Florida International University. She also graduated from William and Mary as well as University of North Carolina. Congratulations, Erin, on your many successes.
