{"product_id":"kraken-of-the-cretaceous-sea-the-giant-octopuses-that-ruled-ancient-oceans-100-million-years-ago-9798196614354","title":"Kraken of the Cretaceous Sea: The Giant Octopuses That Ruled Ancient Oceans 100 Million Years Ago","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Nolan B. Seawright\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Marine Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before human ships crossed the sea, long before modern whales filled the oceans, and long before many familiar animals existed, a giant soft-bodied predator may have moved through the waters of the dinosaur age. \u003cb\u003eKraken of the Cretaceous Sea\u003c\/b\u003e takes readers deep into the ancient ocean, where fossil evidence has opened a stunning new window into one of the most mysterious hunters of prehistoric life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging nonfiction book tells the story of \u003cb\u003eNanaimoteuthis\u003c\/b\u003e, a giant octopus relative known from rare fossil jaws that suggest an animal of incredible size and power. Through clear and simple language, readers will discover how a few preserved jaws helped scientists rethink the \u003cb\u003eCretaceous ocean\u003c\/b\u003e, its food webs, and the hidden role of soft-bodied predators that rarely leave fossils behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy \u003cb\u003eprehistoric sea creatures\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCretaceous sea monsters\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eancient ocean predators\u003c\/b\u003e, this book brings the lost marine world of 100 million years ago to life. It explains how the \u003cb\u003egiant octopus fossil\u003c\/b\u003e discovery changes what we know about \u003cb\u003eprehistoric marine life\u003c\/b\u003e, showing that the seas of the dinosaur age were not ruled by marine reptiles and sharks alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, readers will learn about \u003cb\u003efossils and prehistoric life\u003c\/b\u003e, the science behind rare fossil jaws, and the reason octopuses are so difficult to find in the fossil record. The book also explores the dangers of the \u003cb\u003edinosaur age ocean\u003c\/b\u003e, where large fish, marine reptiles, ammonites, sharks, and giant soft-bodied hunters may have competed for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who love \u003cb\u003egiant prehistoric octopus\u003c\/b\u003e stories, \u003cb\u003eprehistoric ocean animals\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003emarine reptiles and sea monsters\u003c\/b\u003e will find a fascinating blend of science, mystery, and ancient natural history. The book explains complex ideas in a friendly way, making it suitable for curious teens, adults, fossil lovers, ocean enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the hidden predators of deep time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a simple \u003cb\u003efossil discovery book\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a journey into the unknown parts of Earth's past. It shows how small fragments can change big stories, how soft-bodied animals can almost disappear from history, and how the ancient sea still holds secrets waiting to be found. For anyone searching for \u003cb\u003eancient sea predators\u003c\/b\u003e, lost ocean giants, or the true science behind the \u003cb\u003ekraken of the Cretaceous sea\u003c\/b\u003e, this book offers a clear, exciting, and memorable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892664975511,"sku":"9798196614354","price":1494.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798196614354.webp?v=1781188087","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kraken-of-the-cretaceous-sea-the-giant-octopuses-that-ruled-ancient-oceans-100-million-years-ago-9798196614354","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}