The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon

Name: The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486309894
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Ailsa Wild and Aviva Reed and Briony Barr and Gregory Crocetti and Linda Blackall

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The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon is a captivating children's book that weaves a tale of symbiosis and scientific discovery, following the enchanting relationship between a young squid and bioluminescent bacteria. Set under the ocean's serene expanse, the story introduces readers to a world where curiosity and collaboration lead to fascinating natural phenomena, inspired by true scientific concepts.
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This book may appeal to you if you are curious about the wonders of nature and enjoy learning through captivating stories. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by the hidden relationships between creatures and their environments, offering an engaging blend of science and imaginative adventure.

The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon

A picture book about the symbiotic relationship between a bobtail squid and a bacterium.

Description

When he hatches from his egg, Sepio, a baby bobtail squid, is not able to glow. His dark shape is too obvious in the moonlit water and all kinds of predators lurk nearby. Ali, an intrepid Vibrio fischeri bacterium, is determined to reach safety too. Can Ali and Sepio help each other? The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon is a beautifully illustrated storybook about the symbiotic relationship between the Hawaiian bobtail squid and the bioluminescent bacteria that help it glow in the moonlight. Originally published in 2014, this book has been extensively re-written to delight and captivate primary-school aged readers. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8-12. Part of the Small Friends Books series – Stories of Partnership and Cooperation in Nature.

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I read The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon to my grandson and he was absolutely riveted. As soon as I finished, he demanded that I read it again. He was swept up by the story, the incredible characters in it and wonders of the relationships that have evolved.' - David Suzuki, Scientist, Environmentalist and Broadcaster (review of 2014 edition).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486309894

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 February 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 44

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Ailsa Wild Aviva Reed Briony Barr Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gregory Crocetti Linda Blackall

About the Author

Ailsa Wild creates stories for theatre and paper pages. She loves collaborating with acrobats, scientists and children and her favourite question is ... But why?

Aviva Reed is a multi-disciplinary visual ecologist who creates immersive experiences to explore complex science.

Briony Barr is a conceptual artist, designer and interdisciplinary thinker, who is fascinated by the relationships between large and small.

Gregory Crocetti combines his microbial ecology experience with science education skills in an attempt to teach the world that microbes are marvellous.

Linda Blackall is an environmental microbiologist at The University of Melbourne. Her main research interests are using microbes to promote environmental sustainability, understanding symbiotic associations, and generally studying microbes wherever they exist – which is everywhere!