What A Shell Can Tell

This wondrous compendium will enthrall beachcombers and landlubbers alike. The New York TimesFor the beachbound family they may even end up knowing what theyre finding when theyre combing the sand. The Wall Street JournalA stunning, lavishly illustrated, and informationpacked introduction to the wonder of shells through the art of observation the perfect book for young explorers, collectors, and nature lovers everywhereAwardwinning marine biologist Helen Scales introduces children to the wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of observation. Using a friendly questionandanswer 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 shells 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 69