shells

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to various animals that have shells.

Photographs and simple text describe various creatures that have shells.

Discusses shells, what they are made of, their function, and the creatures that live in them.

An introductory guide to seashells and the creatures who inhabit them.

Discusses the physical characteristics and habits of various members of the mollusk family whose more than 100,000 species include sea slugs, pearl oysters, and squids.

Contains photographs and descriptions of over 350 different kinds of shells, including soft and firm surface mollusks, coral dwellers, land and fresh water mollusks, and other marine mollusks, with information on biological characteristics, geographic location, ecological environment, and common and scientific names.

Photographs and simple text teach children about different types of animals, fish, and organisms that use shells for protection.

A hermit crab looking for a new home tries several different shells before finding one that fits just right.