"Did you know that clawed lobsters can be right-clawed or left-clawed? Every baby is born with two cutter claws. Then one cutter claw eventually develops into a crusher claw, which determines handedness. Beginning readers will want to get their hands on this ocean animal profile!"--From the publisher's web site.
Describes the growth and development of a baby lobster focusing on its hatching egg and becoming a larva, and as a tiny living thing huddled with plants in a group called a plankton. Discusses how it sheds its shell and how it molts into a new shell. It then becomes an adult lobster after five to seven years and often survives for many years. Is accompanied by unique photographs.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the physical features of lobsters, how they catch food, and how they stay safe from predators. Includes picture glossary"--.
how fishermen and scientists are unraveling the mysteries of our favorite crustacean
Corson, Trevor
2005
Presents a comprehensive exploration of the natural history lobsters discussing their mating, fighting, survival skills, and sensory abilities. Also describes commercial lobster fishing and conservation efforts by lobster fishermen.
