The Octopus Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series)

This book, as the title suggests, is a book about the mysterious octopus and the scientists who study them. The pages are filled with quite a bit of text, so I would use it with older readers, but are also filled with colorful photographs, graphics, maps, etc. Not only are these scientists

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searching to learn more about the environment that octupuses live in, but they want to know more about how they think and interact with the world around them. This book would be a great example of scientific inquiry, as well as providing with students on information about more types of jobs they can go into involving science. Another great thing about this book is that the team it focuses on is made up of both female and male scientists of all ages and educational backgrounds from all over the world. This diversity and representation is really important for students to see.

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children's nonfiction (5th grade? and up - for young marine biologists and those who are comfortable with the mention of animals mating)
A fascinating look at the life of an octopus researcher in Moorea of French Polynesia, from the award winning Scientists in the Field series.