crabs

A young hermit crab is perfectly happy with his chipped, too-small shell and his mother insists that he needs a new one to be safe, but they also disagree on whether the new shell should be sensible or spiky and cool.

Scientists have noticed the rising incidence of lobster cannibals in recent years, and the reason may be connected to global warming.

A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

"Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals . . . from A (Arrow Crab) to E (exoskeleton) to I (Imocaris, a kind of fossil scientists believe to be the first crab on earth) to Z (Zebra Hermit Crabs, which have a hard covering on their legs and claws, but their body is soft)"--Publisher.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to crabs, discussing their life cycle, habitat, diet, and more.

Crabby is not a happy crab, in fact Crabby is quite crabby, so pushy Plankton, who is always trying to cheer up fellow marine creatures, bakes Crabby a cake--but will Crabby finally smile?.

A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

Contains facts about lobsters and crabs, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crabs, the widespread shelled crustaceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crabs look as though they are headless"--.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the coconut crab, the biggest land crab in the world.