decapoda (crustacea)

An introduction to a variety of shells that provide protection for animals, looking at the coverings of armadillos, snails, crabs, turtles, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce shells and the various animals that live in them, including turtles, snails, clams, lobsters, and hermit crabs.

Explores the relationship between members of the decapoda order, including descriptions of several types of lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

Text and photographs introduce children to the marine animals crabs, shrimp, and lobsters.