Explains what sea urchins are, looks at the various parts of a sea urchin, and discusses how they move, eat, and stay safe. Includes photographs and a glossary.
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to sea urchins. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade.".
"Sea urchins look like fireworks exploding underwater. The spines that create their unusual appearance do have a purpose: they protect the tiny animals from dangerous predators. In this title, sea urchins of all shapes, sizes, and colors are on display for early readers!"--From the publisher's web site.
Provides information about sea urchins, explaining what they are, what they look like, where they live, and how they feel, use their spines, move, and eat.
This book describes the physical characteristics, eating habits, habitats, and reproduction of sea urchins and explains that they play a big role in many ocean food webs.
