Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to taking care of a pet hermit crab, discussing food, health, safety, needs, and dangers and including fun facts, a glossary, and a list of related resources.
Describes the different ways in which children care for hermit crabs as pets, and features a brief story about Hannah's attempts to get her hermit crab Hermin to come out and play.
Presents a guide to keeping hermit crabs as pets, explaining what hermit crabs are, offering advice on choosing a hermit crab, and discussing equipment, daily care, handling, and health problems.