Edgar wanted a pet dog, but what he got instead was a rather brilliant octopus named Jarvis.

"The story of how in April 2016, Inky the octopus escaped from the New Zealand aquarium and became an international sensation."--

"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"--

"Did you know that octopuses are among the most intelligent creatures on earth? Nature's children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment."--From https://www.bookdepository.com.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to octopuses through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.

"An octopus is taken from his undersea home to live in an aquarium, but he soon tires of captive life." -- Provided by publisher.

A young girl tries to get her octopus, who would much rather stay home, ready for school. Includes facts about octopuses.

Grandpa helps his favorite grandpup to avoid scratching his chicken pox by telling how he once had to fight off an octopus during a terrible storm.

"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...