'This wondrous compendium will enthrall beachcombers and landlubbers
alike.' - The New York Times
'For the beach-bound family... they may even end up knowing what
they're finding when they're combing the sand.' - The Wall Street
Journal
A stunning, lavishly illustrated, and information-packed introduction
to the wonder of shells through the art of observation - the perfect
book for young explorers, collectors, and nature lovers everywhere
Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales introduces children to the
wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of
observation. Using a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores,
through a richly sensory experience, the incredible diversity of shells
around the world and showcases the environments molluscs inhabit. From
what a shell's shape, color, or texture can reveal about its inhabitant,
to where shells are found (from the deepest seas to jungly treetops),
with this book, readers can get up close with nature to observe its
wonders.
Ages 6-9