Claws: The Crab, the Lobster, and the Shrimp

Celebrate the allure and variety of crustaceans with this beautifully illustrated guide to thirty species of crabs, lobsters, hermit crabs, and shrimps.

Turn the pages of Claws and dive into a world of empathy and wonder for the natural realm by marveling at these curious, elegant, resilient sea creatures. Crabs, shrimps, hermit crabs, and lobsters have long populated the collective imagination:

• Observed on the beach or among the rocks, they constitute a diverse and fascinating slice of marine life.
• Endowed with strong eyesight, articulated legs, and adept pincer claws, crustaceans scuttle with ease from the ocean depths to the tidal zones and beyond.
• Some crabs live in rivers, migrate on the ground into tropical forests, and can even hide inside carnivorous plants.

The first half of the book contains gorgeously detailed and realistic illustrations and delves into the species' main characteristics and the secrets of their underwater world. The second half features specimen cards with scientific information and fun facts for easy reference.

REMARKABLE CREATURES: Fascinating in their variety, crustaceans make adept use of their keen eyesight, articulated legs, and strong pincer claws.

THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED SCIENTIFIC FACTS: Various species of crabs, hermit crabs, lobster, and shrimp are explored in these pages, with in-depth information on habitats and habits as well as fun facts.

BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE: This petite, gift-worthy hardcover is brimming with colorful, detailed illustrations. Pair it with Sea Wonders, by the same creative team, to create a gorgeous set for anyone fascinated by marine life.

Perfect for:

• Anyone with an interest in marine creatures and the undersea world
• Birthday, housewarming, or seasonal gift for nature lovers
• Oceanography and marine biology students, teachers, and professionals
• Fans of animal and nature books like Ocean Anatomy and Life Between the Tides

Author: Marco Colombo,Francesco Tomasinelli
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 7.75h x 6.23w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9781797241302

About the Author

Marco Colombo (co-author) is an environmental guide, scuba diving master, TV scientific consultant, and wildlife and underwater photographer. His photographs and articles have appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Nat'Images, and elsewhere. Colombo has won multiple categories in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. He is the author of more than ten books about biodiversity and conservation issues, a frequent speaker, and a university instructor.

Francesco Tomasinelli (co-author) is a freelance biologist, science communicator, and photographer. As a photojournalist, he has joined several scientific expeditions in the Tropics and has documented various conservation programs in Italy and abroad. Tomasinelli has written more than three hundred magazine articles and fifteen books on natural sciences, served as an animal expert for Italian television, worked as an instructor for various learning institutions, including Università di Genova, Pavia, dell'Insubria, and Politecnico di Milano, and created a number of scientific exhibitions.

Giulia De Amicis (illustrator) is a designer and illustrator who presents complex information through infographics, data visualization, cartography, and illustration. She focuses on projects related to environmental issues, marine conservation, animal welfare, human rights, and human geography for clients including newspapers, research institutes, NGOs, and the educational sector. De Amicis has illustrated several picture books for National Geographic Kids and other publishers. She works and lives in Brighton, UK.