Simple text and color photographs depict the physical features, housing, diet, and proper care of pet hermit crabs. Includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and online resources.

"A hermit crab in need of a new, bigger shell explores the beach, trying on a variety of unsuitable objects before finding the right fit"--

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a crab looking for food and getting in a fight to defend its territory"--

Explores the world of crabs and explains how crabs use their claws and legs for catching food, walking, and swimming.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of different types of crabs.

Explains the responsibilities and rewards of keeping a hermit crab, including how to care for it, what to feed it, and the equipment needed.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to crabs through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Even kids can get involved in science! Ecologist Dr. Neeti Bathala and Jennifer Keats Curtis collaborate to bring us the story of these adventurous citizen scientists. Leena and her mom volunteer each summer to count the horseshoe crabs that visit their beach. With their dog Bobie at their sides, the duo spends a night on the shore surveying horseshoe crabs who have come to mate and lay eggs. Readers will learn valuable facts about these ancient animals...

An illustrated look at the lives of crabs, discussing their behaviors, communication methods, how and what they eat, their enemies, reproduction, and role on the planet. Includes information about the threats posed to crabs by pollution and habitat destruction.