{"product_id":"claws-marco-colombo-9781797241302","title":"Claws: The Crab, the Lobster, and the Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the allure and variety of crustaceans with this beautifully illustrated guide to thirty species of crabs, lobsters, hermit crabs, and shrimps.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn the pages of \u003ci\u003eClaws\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved on the beach or among the rocks, they constitute a diverse and fascinating slice of marine life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndowed with strong eyesight, articulated legs, and adept pincer claws, crustaceans scuttle with ease from the ocean depths to the tidal zones and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome crabs live in rivers, migrate on the ground into tropical forests, and can even hide inside carnivorous plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREMARKABLE CREATURES: Fascinating in their variety, crustaceans make adept use of their keen eyesight, articulated legs, and strong pincer claws. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHOROUGHLY 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBEAUTIFUL PACKAGE: This petite, gift-worthy hardcover is brimming with colorful, detailed illustrations. Pair it with \u003ci\u003eSea Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e, by the same creative team, to create a gorgeous set for anyone fascinated by marine life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with an interest in marine creatures and the undersea world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday, housewarming, or seasonal gift for nature lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOceanography and marine biology students, teachers, and professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of animal and nature books like \u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLife Between the Tides\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marco Colombo,Francesco Tomasinelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1797241303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797241302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton Architectural Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.73h x 6.16w x 0.57d","brand":"Marco Colombo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48154195001599,"sku":"9781797241302","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_53d3e28b-a484-4384-ba01-0c98b92ddab2.jpg?v=1770788533","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/claws-marco-colombo-9781797241302","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}