{"product_id":"hermit-crabs-new-shell-9781788566278","title":"Hermit Crab's New Shell","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrack! Smack! Whack! On a sandy beach, two hermit crabs are fighting over a large, empty snail shell. Why? Both crabs have outgrown their shells and their \"homes\" are starting to feel rather tight. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, readers will be astounded to learn that a hermit crab's shell is not actually attached to its body. Instead, these crabs have a hard exoskeleton on their front halves, but must find secondhand shells to cover their soft, unprotected abdomens. Learn all about the bodies of these fascinating crustaceans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatch as a crab explores its seashore habitat looking for a new, bigger home. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover what happens on \"moving day\" as a crab discards its old shell and moves into its latest find. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd be amazed to see a group of differently sized hermit crabs form a line to swap shells--each moving into the shell of its bigger neighbor! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will enjoy learning about the unusual behavior of these animals, and will love the close-up photos that show hermit crabs in search of their next home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruth Owen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby Tuesday Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Library Binding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 8.30w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781788566278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e558373 \/ Hermit Crab's New Shell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwen, Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRuth Owen\u003c\/strong\u003e has written more than one thousand children's books. She writes on many subjects, but science and nature are her favorite topics to research and make accessible for young readers.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ruth Owen \/ Library Binding \/ English","offer_id":48311282270365,"sku":"9781788566278","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_cb7d8ed5-4639-4e6c-be93-0aa191829c1f.jpg?v=1779260357","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/hermit-crabs-new-shell-9781788566278","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}