{"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\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":"Ruby Tuesday Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127728468242,"sku":"9781788566278","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_069a7901-5fc9-4e73-956f-295100bc6f19.jpg?v=1773745515","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hermit-crabs-new-shell-9781788566278","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}