Introduces the reader to one of the most fascinating group of animals, from the lobsters and crabs of the ocean to the household woodlouse.

Introduction -- Types of crustaceans -- Where crustaceans live -- Crustacean body plan -- First crustaceans -- Getting around -- Senses -- Food and feeding -- Courtship and breeding -- Growing up -- Groups -- Crabs and lobsters -- Prawns and shrimps -- Barnacles -- Sow bugs -- Other crustaceans -- Horseshoe crabs -- Crustacean giants -- Crustaceans and us -- Animal classification -- animal phyla -- Glossary -- Further resources -- Index.