Key Selling Points Along with the book's beautiful illustrations, the text blends humor, interesting facts and real historical and present-day anecdotes of interactions with cephalopods that will captivate readers. Did you know cephalopods were alive at the same time as dinosaurs? Their ability to survive deep in the ocean saved them. Since cephalopods are found in all corners of the oceans, the book has international appeal. Includes a map of where cephalopods can be found in oceans all over the world. While octopuses are relatively well known, this book expands the discussion to include squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. The text includes references to cephalopod camouflage, evolution and conservation, making it a good addition to a science and nature collection.