--- product_id: 304492072 title: "Giant Squid: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards))" price: "156.78 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/304492072-giant-squid-discovering-the-ancient-cities-of-the-americas-robert store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Stunning, immersive illustrations Award-winning nonfiction Giant squid deep-sea mystery Giant Squid: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards)) **Price:** 156.78 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦑 Unlock the ocean’s best-kept secret—where science meets stunning art! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Giant Squid: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards)) - **How much does it cost?** 156.78 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/304492072-giant-squid-discovering-the-ancient-cities-of-the-americas-robert) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Mastery:** Gorgeous, dramatic illustrations by Eric Rohmann bring the giant squid’s mysterious world to life. - • **Interactive Experience:** Includes a captivating fold-out page revealing the full scale and movement of the giant squid. - • **Award-Winning Excellence:** Honored with the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, a mark of top-tier nonfiction. - • **Dive into the Deep Unknown:** Explore the elusive giant squid through poetic storytelling and scientific discovery. - • **Perfect Gift for Curious Minds:** Ideal for professionals and parents who value beautifully crafted educational books. ## Overview Giant Squid: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas is a critically acclaimed nonfiction picture book that combines lyrical poetry with vivid illustrations to reveal the mysterious life of the giant squid. Awarded the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, it offers readers a rare glimpse into one of the ocean’s most elusive creatures, blending scientific facts with artistic storytelling and an interactive fold-out page for an immersive experience. ## Description The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide beyond reach deep within the sea, forcing scientists to piece together their story from those clues they leave behind.An injured whale's ring-shaped scars indicate an encounter with a giant squid. A piece of beak broken off in the whale's belly; a flash of ink dispersed as a blinding defense to allow the squid to escape-- these fragments of proof were all we had . . . until a giant squid was finally filmed in its natural habitat only two years ago.In this beautiful and clever nonfiction picture book about the giant squid, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann explore, both visually and poetically, this hidden creature's mysterious life.A Neal Porter Book Review: Truly a remarkable book! - What an amazing book! Gorgeous illustrations combined with lyrical poetic text make this a great candidate for both the Caldecott Medal and the Sibert Medal, maybe even the Newbery. Fleming uses poetry to convey information about this unusual and fascinating animal that scientists still know so little about. The text, while factual, reads like a dramatic adventure story. I appreciated the fact that Fleming makes it clear what facts about the giant squid have been confirmed and those that still await discovery. Rohmann's gorgeous pictures highlight the movement and size of this mysterious animal. And the fold-out page pops out at just the right moment, giving the reader the most complete look at the animal in the whole book. This strategy creates an air of mystery that perfectly fits with the text and the many unanswered questions scientists still have about this animal. A winner of a book from cover to cover. Review: Beautiful book - Very unusual book and perfect as a gift.. beautifully illustrated. Bought for a squid loving 3 year old ## Features - Roaring Brook Press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 252 Reviews | ## Images ![Giant Squid: Discovering the Ancient Cities of the Americas (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (Awards)) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1eM3cDvL9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly a remarkable book! *by H***E on 30 November 2016* What an amazing book! Gorgeous illustrations combined with lyrical poetic text make this a great candidate for both the Caldecott Medal and the Sibert Medal, maybe even the Newbery. Fleming uses poetry to convey information about this unusual and fascinating animal that scientists still know so little about. The text, while factual, reads like a dramatic adventure story. I appreciated the fact that Fleming makes it clear what facts about the giant squid have been confirmed and those that still await discovery. Rohmann's gorgeous pictures highlight the movement and size of this mysterious animal. And the fold-out page pops out at just the right moment, giving the reader the most complete look at the animal in the whole book. This strategy creates an air of mystery that perfectly fits with the text and the many unanswered questions scientists still have about this animal. A winner of a book from cover to cover. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book *by A***R on 29 September 2021* Very unusual book and perfect as a gift.. beautifully illustrated. Bought for a squid loving 3 year old ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Book *by L***5 on 6 January 2022* This book is awesome! We have quite a giant squid fanatic in our house and they received this book for Christmas and loved it. 1) The pictures are gorgeous. 2) You get squid facts. 3) It's written almost as poetry. It's beautifully done: capturing the deep, murky, lonely life of a squid. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/304492072-giant-squid-discovering-the-ancient-cities-of-the-americas-robert](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/304492072-giant-squid-discovering-the-ancient-cities-of-the-americas-robert) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*