"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hermit crab. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.

Offers a simple introduction to hermit crabs and how to care for them as pets.

Whack! Smack! Thump! On a hot sandy beach, two hermit crabs are wrestling. The crabs are fighting over a large empty snail shell. First one crab grabs the shell, then the other pulls it away. The fighters roll over and over in the sand. What's so special about the shell? Each of the crabs wants the shell as its new home! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled...

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and activities of the hermit crab.

Hermit Crab finds suitable homes and avoids natural enemies as he grows from a zoea to maturity.

Text and photographs describe the life cycle and behavior patterns of the hermit crab.

This title introduces readers to hermit crabs, which are popular family pets. They ll learn about what hermit crabs like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to s.