The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon |
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| Concept by:
| Crocetti, Gregory |
| Created by:
| Crocetti, Gregory |
| Produced by:
| Crocetti, Gregory |
| Editor:
| Crocetti, Gregory |
| Author:
| Wild, Ailsa |
| Illustrator:
| Reed, Aviva |
| ISBN: | 978-0-646-91514-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | Scale Free Network
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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This book is about a symbiotic relationship. It tells the story of the bobtail squid and the bacteria that helps it glow in the moonlight.
First we meet Ali, an intrepid Vibrio fischeri bacterium determined to reach safety. Then we meet Sepio, a baby bobtail squid who is still unable to glow. His dark shape is too obvious in the moonlit water and all kinds of predators lurk nearby.
Can Ali and Sepio help each other? What kind of dangers do they face? What can we learn from their...
More DescriptionThis book is about a symbiotic relationship. It tells the story of the bobtail squid and the bacteria that helps it glow in the moonlight.
First we meet Ali, an intrepid Vibrio fischeri bacterium determined to reach safety. Then we meet Sepio, a baby bobtail squid who is still unable to glow. His dark shape is too obvious in the moonlit water and all kinds of predators lurk nearby.
Can Ali and Sepio help each other? What kind of dangers do they face? What can we learn from their adventure?
The Squid the Vibrio and the Moon was researched by a microbial ecologist and checked over by a team of scientists. It was created by a writer and an illustrator in love with the wonder of science...and we wanted to share this wonder with you.