shells

Describes different kinds of mollusks, with information on how their shells are formed, where they live, and how to collect sea shells.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about seashells using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

A young hermit crab is perfectly happy with his chipped, too-small shell and his mother insists that he needs a new one to be safe, but they also disagree on whether the new shell should be sensible or spiky and cool.

An introduction to sea shells, discussing the different types of shells, where they are found, and how they are made.

Identifies over 224 common and conspicuous shells of North America, including full-color illustrations and and clear, precise description of each shell.

Describes the behavior, anatomy, and inner workings of various shelled animals, including the oyster, turtle, and crab.

A guide to a wide variety of sea shells, the characteristics and habits of the creatures that inhabit them, and the areas in which they can be found.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.

An introduction to various kinds of seashells, where they can be found, and their inhabitants.

A guide to the identification of shells, including general information on mollusks and advice on shell collecting and study.