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What Goes On Inside a Tide Pool

A Hermit Crab's Search for a New Shell

Contributors

By Monterey Bay Aquarium

By Katy Scott

Illustrated by Amy Grimes

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Oct 6, 2026
Page Count
48 pages
ISBN-13
9781635867770

Price

$19.99

Price

$25.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Hardcover $19.99 $25.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover (Spanish) $19.99 $25.99 CAD

Discover the hidden world of a tide pool while following a hermit crab through 24 hours of tide cycles, dangers, and chance meetings as she searches for a new shell.

In a great tide pool along the central coast of California, what from afar looks like just a rocky outcropping comes to life with color and drama as a hermit crab searches for a new, larger shell. The crab must survive extreme conditions through the course of a tide cycle–encountering crashing waves, hungry predators, and a neighborhood of diverse animals–in order to find her new home. While following the crab’s story through gorgeous, paneled illustrations, readers will also learn about the adaptations of a wide variety of creatures, why tides happen, the tide pool food web, and more through sidebars and photos.


Monterey Bay Aquarium

About the Author

Katy Noelle Scott is Education Programs Director at Monterey Bay Aquarium, where she has worked since 2009. She has written and presented about STEM education throughout the country. 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, CA. Nearly 2 million people visit the aquarium each year, including tens of thousands of students and teachers who access Monterey Bay Aquarium for free. Considered one of the best aquariums in the world, it is known for its extensive education programs, winning four awards from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for its programs in the categories of education and diversity. 

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