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Crenson, Victoria , Crenson, Victoria

Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds: The Story of a Food Web

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Annie Cannon & Annie Cannon. This book explores a horseshoe crab's life cycle and shows how this ancient creature is a vital link in the ecology of Delaware Bay. The text carefully explains the egg-laying process, covers shore birds and other creatures' subsequent feasts, and discusses hunting opportunities for larger birds and mammals. Breezy watercolors accurately and artfully portray the tidal pool zone.

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