When Crabs Cross the Sand follows the migration journey of one specific Christmas Island crab, subtly teaching the role of migration in the crab's life cycle while engaging readers with a story-like narrative. Includes a "fast facts" page, a glossary, and realistic, text-match illustrations that pull readers right to the water's edge.
"Acrylic illustrations by Christina Wald bring the red crabs of Christmas Island to life on each page. A mass of red covering the forest floor or small red crabs decorating the shoreline are beautifully drawn. A map marking Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean gives the reader a frame of reference for the amazing journey. Fast facts, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and additional resources are available at the conclusion of the text, providing extensions."
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"With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this series about migration for the purpose of reproduction will make a nice classroom discussion-starter. . . .The format will appeal to all collections; however, the series is very readable and will be enjoyed by many children."
