Michael Glaser - Author, Illustrator, Marine Educator

These are the books still in print. My many science kits are no longer available.

Does Anyone Know Where A Hermit Crab Goes?
written & illustrated by Michael Glaser

"The book relates the amusing story of a hermit crab who has outgrown his shell and must find a new home fast. His search leads to a joyful ending as he exclaims (I can't resist quoting!):

Oh look how I fit. I can stand, I can sit.
I can roll, I can crawl, I can creep.
I can seek, I can hide, I can stay deep inside.
I can rest, I can dream, I can sleep!

The author, a marine naturalist and illustrator of the book's witty and colorful pictures, views the story as a wonderful way to introduce young children to the fascinations of the seashore, and indeed it is. In fact, this jaunty rhyme and story about life should be a sure hit with everyone.

Mary Shortsleeve, Cape Cod Life

Knickerbocker Publishing, 1983, 32 pages

Hardcover $11.95
ISBN-10 : 978-0-911635-08-9

Softcover, $6.95
ISBN : 0-911635-00-9
ISBN-10 : 978-0-911635-00-3

The Nature of the Seashore
written and illustrated by Michael Glaser

"...a delightful field-trip guide for the youngest beachcombers or naturalists, and it comes with a field kit that includes magnifier, magnet, and collecting dish. The author asks young readers to use all their senses to "see" the wonders of the seashore - sand, wind, waves, and animal and plant life. Those who complete the simple exercises in this guide will never again view the seashore as only a tanning spa or swimming hole..."

Frank M. Truesdale, LSU in Science Books and Films.

"Highly Recommended", Science Books and Films, Children's Science Book List 1986.

All text and illustrations on this site are copyright Michael Glaser 1983-2011, unless noted. If you would like to contact me with any questions, or if you have any comment about the site, I would love to hear from you! Please send email to: michael@michaelglaser.com.