{"product_id":"claws-the-crab-the-lobster-and-the-shrimp-hardcover","title":"Claws: The Crab, the Lobster, and the Shrimp - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarco Colombo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrancesco Tomasinelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGiulia De Amicis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarco Colombo \u003c\/b\u003e(co-author) is an environmental guide, scuba diving master, TV scientific consultant, and wildlife and underwater photographer. His photographs and articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, BBC \u003ci\u003eWildlife\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNat'Images\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancesco Tomasinelli\u003c\/b\u003e (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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiulia De Amicis\u003c\/b\u003e (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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 7.75 x 6.23 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53510373966131,"sku":"9781797241302","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vCRC6okXoQ9781797241302.webp?v=1781751340","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/claws-the-crab-the-lobster-and-the-shrimp-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}