shells

As twelve-year-old Anand continues his studies to become a full-fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch, he journeys back to Moghul times, where he encounters powerful sorcerors, spoiled princes, noble warriors, and evil jinns.

The encylopdia of shells is a detailed reference guide for both the shell collector to the serious student.

Some 850 species of marine mollusks from both coasts are described and illustrated.

Describes different kinds of shells and some of the ways they have been used, including as musical instruments, decorations, jewelry, and fertilizer.

A collection of full-color photographs of a wide variety of seashells and mollusks including univalves, bivalves, cephalopods, chitons, and tusk shells.

Describes how mollusks make their shells and use them for survival, discussing clams, snails, and mollusks with many-chambered homes.

Simple text and photographs introduce shells and the various animals that live in them, including turtles, snails, clams, lobsters, and hermit crabs.