
At sunrise, a small red-orange crab stood beside the shining sea.
Why Does the Crab Walk Sideways?A crab's legs bend best to the side, so sideways steps help it move quickly over sand and rocks.
1. At sunrise, a small red-orange crab stood beside the shining sea.
2. The crab wanted one smooth shell resting near the water.
3. It reached straight ahead, but its bent legs slipped in the soft sand.
4. The crab tried again, then sat beside the little sand ridge.
5. A friendly green sea turtle watched the crab and asked, “What happened?”
6. The crab pointed at the shell and showed its straight-ahead steps.
7. The turtle studied the crab’s legs, which bent best to each side.
8. The crab stepped sideways, and its feet found firm sand beneath them.
9. Sideways steps carried the crab quickly over the sand to its shell.
10. A crab’s legs bend best to the side, so sideways steps move quickly over sand and rocks.
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