Eight long arms ... Two gigantic tentacles ... Twelve-inch eyes! Although many fascinating facts are known about the giant squid, the elusive animal remains the most mysterious of the underwater creatures: No one has ever seen a living giant squid. Come along on an exciting journey with an expert squid hunter as he attempts to make history and become the first person to see a giant squid alive in its natural habitat. Learn more about the discoveries of other mysterious sea creatures, such as the coelacanth and the megamouth shark, that are hidden in the sea. Book jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

"Terrifying & Ugly Sea Creatures features amazing and frightening underwater sea creatures such as the Portuguese man-of-war, the stonefish, and the gray reef shark."--Publisher's description.

This series examines weird and unexlained phenomena including aliens and ghosts. Each title ends with an open question and leads the reader to make up his or her own mind.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Introduces some of the world's most unusual plants and animals, explains what they eat and how they live, and discusses how their unique characteristics help them survive.

Looks at such mythical creatures and real animals as Komodo dragons, giant squid, vampires, dragons, and Bigfoot.

"A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid"--

The most mysterious and elusive of all sea creatures, the giant squid--at least sixty feet long and weighing nearly a ton--is also one of the largest. Yet for all its magnificent size and threatening undersea presence, Architeuthis has remained a mystery. Until now. In this marvelous and beautifully illustrated book, marine biologist, explorer, and artist Richard Ellis presents all that is known about the giant squid. Delving into myth, literature, popular culture, and science, he brings readers face to face with this remarkable creature. He also provides a thorough, compelling study of what is known and what is still to be discovered about this exotic animal that has never been studied alive. Interweaving his engrossing narrative with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs, Ellis gives us the first comprehensive history of the only living creature that can truly be called a "sea monster."