"Describes the behaviors, habitat, and physical characteristics of the giant squid."--

"Compares and contrasts different mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, birds, while sharing information about each animal's anatomy and behavior."--

Examines the connections between old myths about the kraken--a Scandinavian sea monster--and modern scientific study of the giant squid, and explores representations of the creature in film and literature.

Describes a giant squid recently found off the coast of New Zealand, whose twenty-five-foot-long body can now be studied by scientists to reveal more facts about this mysterious creature of the deep.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of these immense marine predators.