Christmas Island Crabs: A Migration Story

By Lisa Amstutz

The Arctic tern flies a zig-zag route from the Arctic to Antarctica each year. Humpback whales migrate from cold polar feeding grounds to tropical seas to give birth. Whether to find food, warmer weather, or a safe place to have babies, these animals are on incredible missions of migration. Stunning artwork makes these epic journeys come alive. Perfect for animal lovers and life science lessons. Christmas Island red crabs wait for rainy season. Then millions of them go to breed all at once, blanketing the coast of Christmas Island in red in their rush to find a mate and spawn. Follow the incredible journey of a female Christmas Island red crab's migration to the coast and back in this narrative nonfiction picture book. Author Lisa Amstutz and illustrator Howard Gray lend their scientific and creative expertise to this migration story, creating a book that will delight animal and nature lovers and support life science education. Includes a migration map, tips to protect animals and habitats, a glossary, and further resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681528053
• ISBN13: 9781681528052
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Amicus Ink
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7