Search for a Giant Squid: Pick Your Path

By Amy Seto Forrester and Andy Chou Musser

A new and exciting pick-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers!

This series starter takes emerging readers on an expedition to the ocean's twilight zone in search of a giant squid. But giant squids are hard to find. Readers will need to join the expedition and help make choices along the way.
 
First they'll pick their submersible. And then their pilot and dive site. They'll need to be careful—not every path leads where it seems, but whatever path they pick, they';ll see and learn amazing things!

SPARKS INTEREST IN STEM: This introduction to the career of marine zoologist, and the other members of a deep-sea expedition, lets readers dip their toes into being a teuthologist—a scientist who studies cephalopods such as octopus and squid. 

ENTERTAINS WHILE IT EDUCATES:  Each possible path leads to a different outcome, so readers learn new facts about scientific expeditions and marine life as they explore the deep seas in search of the elusive giant squid.

COMIC BOOK APPEAL: The bright, graphic-paneled imagery will entice kids drawn to comic books, while also making the abundance of information accessible even for the most reluctant reader.

A DEEPER STEM DIVE: Teaches not just about giant squid, but about the many people needed to undertake a scientific expedition.

INCLUSIVE APPROACH: Research shows children need to "see it to be it." The images in the book showcase a broader range of inclusivity than many STEM titles.

THE FIRST IN A SERIES: Watch for the next choose-your-own-path book, all about mushrooms and mycology: the study of fungi!

Perfect for:

• Emerging readers with an interest in STEM, ocean animals, and squids!
• Excellent resource for teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators to explore science, travel, and career topics
• Fans of other pick-your-path type books, National Geographic kids' books, and the Magic Tree House and Who Would Win book series
• Birthday, holiday, or summer break gift for boys and girls who love adventure books, animal books, and stories about the kraken and other sea monsters

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Digital
• Release date: Apr 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9781797218281

Amy Seto Forrester

Amy Seto Forrester is a youth services librarian at Eugene Public Library who is passionate about diverse, engaging books for new readers. An active member of ALA and ALSC, she is co-founder and co-host of the Guessing Geisel blog and often writes for the review journal Kirkus. Frustrated by the lack of diversity in books for developing readers, she decided to write one herself. She then turned to her brother, artist Andy Musser, for the pictures.

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Cover: Search for a Giant Squid by Amy Seto Forrester

Expedition Team

These are just a few of the scientists and crew members who work together to make a scientific expedition happen!

I study life in the ocean.

Marine Biologist

[ma-reen by-all-uh-jist]

I repair mechanical parts of the research vessel and other equipment.

Engineer

I design and repair technology for expeditions.

Ocean Technologist

[oh-shun tek-nall-uh-jist]

I take care of sick or injured people.

Medical Officer

I study all aspects of the ocean.

Oceanographer

[oh-shun-og-ruh-fer]

I’m in charge of the safety and daily operations of the research vessel and crew.

Research Vessel Captain

I study human history through remains and artifacts found underwater or along the shore.

Marine Archaeologist

[ma-reen ar-kee-all-uh-jist]

I’m in charge of all electrical systems and equipment on the research vessel.

Electrician

I study chemicals in rocks and minerals.

Geochemist

[gee-oh-kem-ist]

I pilot (drive) and repair submersibles.

Submersible Pilot

[sub-mer-suh-bul py-let]

To Will, for everything.

To Ann Schwab and the Children’s Library team, for creating a brave space to make mistakes and grow. —ASF

To Uncle Hugh and Auntie Nina;

thanks for always being a safe harbor. —ACM

Copyright © 2023 by Amy Seto Forrester and Andy Chou Musser.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

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