This wonderful summary will enchant both beach lovers and land lovers." – The New York Times
"For the beach family… they might even end up knowing what they find when combing through the sand." – The Wall Street Journal
A stunning, richly illustrated and informative 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 mollusks to land snails) through the art of observation. Using a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores, through a rich sensory experience, the incredible diversity of mollusks around the world and presents the environments inhabited by these invertebrates. From what the shape, color, or texture of a shell can reveal about its inhabitant, to where shells can be found (from the deepest seas to the tops of trees in the jungle), with this book, readers can come up close to nature to observe its wonders.
Ages 6-9
