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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:
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:
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.Thanks for subscribing!
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