''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 t
