Clever Crustaceans activity bookTe pukapuka mahi Mawhiti tino rawe
Crustaceans come in all shapes and sizes – from huge king crabs to tiny sand hoppers! Get to know them through movement, storytelling, puzzles, and more!
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Activity book
Ages 5–10
Most crustaceans live in the sea, but some prefer to live in fresh water, on land, or even underground.
They’ve developed all kinds of tricky traits to thrive in these environments – including camouflage and motion detectors!
In Aotearoa New Zealand we have over 3,000 different kinds of these clever creatures living alongside us.
Download the Clever Crustaceans activity book (40.75 MB)
In this pukapuka mahi you will:
Learn how to recognise crustaceans
Spot crustacean body features
Practise moving like a crustacean
Follow the life cycle of a crustacean
Find the right home for our crustaceans
Read a story about catching kōura
Get clever with a crustacean crossword
Bring a kōura to life with colour!
Clever Crustaceans activity book, 2023. Illustrations and design by Poppy McGuigan Hay. Te Papa
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