Cool Crustaceans: Invertebrates of the Sea (Exploring Invertebrates)

This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of marine invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, and get up-close-and-personal with the role of shells and the unique locomotion methods of these cool creatures. Vibrant illustrations and photographs of many different crustaceans help bring the text to life. Other features include a table of contents, an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.

Janie Scheffer is an author and ELA curriculum writer. She has written more than 14 children's books about animals, sports, and social-emotional topics. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, daughter, and identical twin boys.