Carolyn C. Smith
Adrian, Mary.
Fiddler Crab
. E. M. Hale Company. Wisconsin. 1953.
This book fives an account of the life cycle of the fiddler crab. It describes in detail, from the very beginning of this crab’s birth—step by step, the changes that he encounters until he is fully grown. It also tells of his struggle to exist on earth.
Cox, Victoria.
The Knight In Crusty Armor
. Western Publishing Company, Inc. Chicago. 1574.
This is an easy reading book which gives an account of the life cycle of several crabs and what they are up against in order to survive.
Johnson, Sylvia A.
Crabs.
Lerner Publications Company. Minneapolis. 1982.
This book which won the Children’s Science Book Award discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crabs.
McClung, Robert M.
Horseshoe Crab
. William Morrow and Company. New York. 1967.
This book gives a detail account of the life cycle of the horseshoe crab. This book is beautifully illustrated and with detailed information.
Russell, Salveig Paulson.
The Crusty One
. Henry Z. Walch, Inc. New York. 1974.
This book surveys the class of animals called crustaceans, describing their characteristics, habits, structure, development, and importance in the food cycle.
Waters, John F.
The Crab From Yesterday
. Frederick Warne and company, Inc. New York. 1970.
This is a book which gives an account of the life of a horseshoe crab who is about to be abused because of its old age. The story ends happily in that a caring boy finds her and places her back into the environment which would prolong her life a little more.
Zim, Herbert S. and Lucretia Krantz.
Crabs
. William Morrow and Company. New York. 1974.
This book describes the characteristics of the many species of crabs and briefly discusses their commercial importance.