{"product_id":"hermit-crabs-new-shell-ruth-owen-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\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1788566270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781788566278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby Tuesday Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Library Binding","brand":"Ruth Owen","offers":[{"title":"Library Binding","offer_id":47760592077055,"sku":"9781788566278","price":30.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_90ee6302-6b98-466c-a295-420dada02ac6.jpg?v=1765513974","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hermit-crabs-new-shell-ruth-owen-9781788566278","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}