Download or read book Looking for Crabs written by Bruce Whatley and published by Harpercollins Australia. This book was released on 1993 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family goes crabbing on the beach, but can't seem to find any crabs--only the reader can see where they are hiding.
Download or read book The Happy Crab written by Layla Palmer and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell while on vacation at the beach. After deciding to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels the crab move inside and is suddenly faced with a decision: take him home or let him go. His compassion for the crab and thoughtful decision to release him gently reminds readers of the importance of selflessness and highlights how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness. The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced by Kevin, Layla, and their son, Steevenson, and you can see a video of the actual shell and crab at TheLetteredCottage.net/TheHappyCrab.
Download or read book Walking Sideways written by Judith S. Weis and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's nearly 7,000 species of crabs are immediately recognizable by their claws, sideways movement, stalked eyes, and thick outer shells. These common crustaceans are found internationally, thriving in various habitats from the edge of the sea to the depths of the ocean, in fresh water or on land. Despite having the same basic body type as decapod crustaceans-true crabs have heavy exoskeletons and ten limbs with front pincer claws-crabs come in an enormous variety of shapes and sizes, from the near microscopic to the giant Japanese spider crab. In Walking Sideways, Judith S. Weis provides an engaging and informative tour of the remarkable world of crabs, highlighting their unique biology and natural history. She introduces us to recently discovered crabs such as the Yeti crab found in deep sea vents, explains what scientists are learning about blue and hermit crabs commonly found at the shore, and gives us insight into the lifecycles of the king and Dungeness crabs typically seen only on dinner plates. Among the topics Weis covers are the evolution and classification of crabs, their habitats, unique adaptations to water and land, reproduction and development, behavior, ecology, and threats, including up-to-date research. Crabs are of special interest to biologists for their communication behaviors, sexual dimorphism, and use of chemical stimuli and touch receptors, and Weis explains the importance of new scientific discoveries. In addition to the traditional ten-legged crabs, the book also treats those that appear eight-legged, including hermit crabs, king crabs, and sand crabs. Sidebars address topics of special interest, such as the relationship of lobsters to crabs and medical uses of compounds derived from horseshoe crabs (which aren't really crabs). While Weis emphasizes conservation and the threats that crabs face, she also addresses the use of crabs as food (detailing how crabs are caught and cooked) and their commercial value from fisheries and aquaculture. She highlights other interactions between crabs and people, including keeping hermit crabs as pets or studying marine species in the laboratory and field. Reminding us of characters such as The Little Mermaid's Sebastian and Sherman Lagoon's Hawthorne, she also surveys the role of crabs in literature (for both children and adults), film, and television, as well in mythology and astrology. With illustrations that offer delightful visual evidence of crab diversity and their unique behaviors, Walking Sideways will appeal to anyone who has encountered these fascinating animals on the beach, at an aquarium, or in the kitchen.
Download or read book Life Traces of the Georgia Coast written by Anthony J. Martin and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what left behind those prints and tracks on the seashore, or what made those marks or dug those holes in the dunes? Life Traces of the Georgia Coast is an up-close look at these traces of life and the animals and plants that made them. It tells about how the tracemakers lived and how they interacted with their environments. This is a book about ichnology (the study of such traces) and a wonderful way to learn about the behavior of organisms, living and long extinct. Life Traces presents an overview of the traces left by modern animals and plants in this biologically rich region; shows how life traces relate to the environments, natural history, and behaviors of their tracemakers; and applies that knowledge toward a better understanding of the fossilized traces that ancient life left in the geologic record. Augmented by illustrations of traces made by both ancient and modern organisms, the book shows how ancient trace fossils directly relate to modern traces and tracemakers, among them, insects, grasses, crabs, shorebirds, alligators, and sea turtles. The result is an aesthetically appealing and scientifically grounded book that will serve as source both for scientists and for anyone interested in the natural history of the Georgia coast.
Download or read book Lobster Vs Crab written by Jerry Pallotta and published by . This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what would happen if a lobster and a crab got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Crabs written by Julie Murray and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will love reading all about crabs and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what crabs look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Crabs page, which will show a few different crab species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book A House for Hermit Crab written by Eric Carle and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Crab Wars written by William Sargent and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving almost unmolested for 300 million years, the horseshoe crab is now the object of an intense legal and ethical struggle involving marine biologists, environmentalists, US government officials, biotechnologists, and international corporations. The source of this friction is the discovery 25 years ago that the blood of these ancient creatures serves as the basis for the most reliable test for the deadly and ubiquitous gram-negative bacteria. These bacteria are responsible for life-threatening diseases like menengitis, typhoid, E. coli, Legionnaire's Disease and toxic shock syndrome. Because every drug certified by the FDA must be tested using the horseshoe crab derivative known as Limulus lysate, a multimillion dollar industry has emerged involving the license to "bleed" horseshoe crabs and the rights to their breeding grounds. Since his youthful fascination with these ancient creatures, William Sargent has spent much of his life observing, studying, and collecting horseshoe crabs. As a result, he presents a thoroughly accessible insider's guide to the discovery of the lysate test, the exploitation of the crabs at the hands of multinational pharmaceutical conglomerates, local fishing interests, and the legal and governmental wrangling over the creatures' ultimate fate. In the end, the story of the horseshoe crab is a sobering reflection on the unintended consequences of scientific progress and the danger of self-regulated industries controlling a limited natural resource.
Download or read book Crabs written by Valerie Bodden and published by Creative Education. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--
Download or read book Night of the Crabs written by and published by Black Hill Books. This book was released on with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hermit Crab Care written by T.F.H. Publications, Inc and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With quick and easy instructions, Hermit Crab Care will help you set up your hermit crab's terrarium and provide you with all the necessary information you need to know to keep your new pet happy and healthy. Accompanied by quick tip boxes and full-color photos, Hermit Crab Care ensures a great start and a longer, happier life for your new pet. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Brave Little Crab written by Beth Costanzo and published by Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the adventures of a little crab with a missing claw. Even though his life isn't easy, he learned to embrace being different and was able to help his fellow crab when no one else could!
Download or read book Breeding the Vampire and Other Crabs written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crabs are popular pets, whether the well-known fiddler or hermit crabs, the exotic vampire crabs, or the clean-up crews that help maintain marine aquariums. Years of experience in husbandry are offered alongside a multitude of color photos of the most commonly kept species. You can even learn to breed your own vampire crabs!
Download or read book Island of the Crabs written by Steven J. Taylor and published by Severed Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was supposed to be a myth. An urban legend. The ultimate adventure experience, unlike anything else in the world. The legendary Crab Island. Its reputation precedes it, yet no one really knows anything about the place, including its location.But that's not stopping Andy Hudson. Internet fame awaits the person who first uploads pictures and videos from the mysterious location, and Andy is determined to be that person. With best mate Leigh in tow, he has travelled to the far corner of Panama in search of this Holy Grail.But the island is secret for a reason. A deadly reason. And when Andy and Leigh, together with three likeminded tourists, do find their way to the infamous island, they have no idea the danger that waits. Not even when the waters surrounding the island fill with thousands of dinner plate sized shapes with curious oval eyes, long spindly legs and a sharp, curved claws, do they realise the peril they are in. But it won't take long for them to learn the true reason so little is known about the place, because nobody ever leaves the Island of the Crabs...
Download or read book The Bumpy Lumpy Horseshoe Crab written by Janice S. C. Petrie and published by Seatales Sea Animal Series. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "(Petrie's) knowledge of and passion for marine life is apparent throughout this colorful work. Readers don't need to have a deep interest in marine biology to love this book; it's so engrossing and engaging that the fact that it's also educational is just an added bonus. Petrie's bright illustrations are also a delight. Overall, this work is sure to inspire further under-the-sea exploration at bedtime and beyond. A fun marine adventure that's fit for everyone."--Kirkus Reviews (January 29, 2016)As low tide comes, and the salty water slips away, a sleek little horseshoe crab learns how his life could be saved by taking critters and creatures for a ride!
Download or read book Hermit Crabs written by Sue Fox and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hermit crabs are easy to care for and make interesting and even decorative additions to your aquarium. Here is information and advice to help you take good care of them.
Download or read book Hermit Crabs For Dummies written by Kelli A. Wilkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How-to guidance on raising a happy, healthy hermit crab Among the more unusual pets, hermit crabs are popular and easy to buy. They have distinct personalities, are active and curious, and their unique characteristics and low maintenance requirements make them good pets. This handy guide gives readers reliable advice on choosing a healthy hermit crab, selecting the proper housing, and bringing it home. It provides plenty of tips on feeding and health care, as well as having fun with a hermit crab (such as taking part in hermit crab races!).
