This title introduces readers to the giant Japanese spider crab and the tiny pea crab. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about these hard-shelled relatives, including what they have in common and how they are different. Future marine biologists will be drawn to unique photographs of these crabs and their deep sea habitats. The book includes an activity or craft, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, infographics, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text. Crustaceans Big and Small Meet the Japanese Spider Crab! Small, Smaller, Smallest How They Compare The Big and Small Future Wonder More Crafty Crab Legs Glossary Find Out More Index Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Millions of different kinds of animals live on our planet. Some are scaly and some have fur. Some fly and others swim. And some are so tiny you can barely see them, while others are bigger than you can even imagine. This series highlights the tiniest and most massive creatures in a variety of animal families. Each book features engaging infographics, vibrant photos, and fun facts that offer readers a fresh look at Earth's largest and smallest animals. Critical-thinking questions and an engaging activity help bring young scientists even closer to the subject matter. Additional features to help readers connect with the text include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, information about the author, an index, and sources for additional research

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