Clams might not seem all that interesting, but they''re actually incredible animals. They move around using a special foot, and giant clams can weigh more than 500 pounds. Readers will learn these and other cool facts in this fascinating book about clams. Important elementary life-science topics are explained in rich detail, and full-color images help readers make connections with the text. Fact boxes highlight key information about clams and provide additional opportunities to learn more about these interesting sea creatures.