Mantis Shrimp

by Marie Roesser

Book Overview

Incredibly, the little creatures called mantis shrimp are one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean, at least to the marine life they hunt. These crustaceans have claws so strong that they've broken aquarium glass with them! Mantis shrimp are also nicknamed "thumb-splitters" because of their painful encounters with people. This fascinating book is filled with riveting facts that will leave the reader amazed at how such a small creature can wield...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482419599
• ISBN13: 9781482419597
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5