shells

"Offers an examination of mollusks, their shells, and their role in human culture, as well as their susceptibility to the effects of humans on the environment"--OCLC.

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.

Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everyday village noises.

Looks at the lives of turtles and other animals that have shells, explains what shells are made of and how they are constructed, and discusses their role in protecting against predators.

Take a journey to the sunny seaside! Introduces some of the activity that takes place beside the sea including seaside creatures, boats, rock pools, sand, and seashells.

"Rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring. Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned bedtime. A spread of seashell facts caps off the story"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out all about shells and how they help snails to stay safe and survive. Discover how shells are different on different animals and the different jobs they do"--Provided by the publisher.

One morning, Marcel the shell is walking on the blanket when he is suddenly launched high into the air and gets a bird's-eye view of the baby, Nana Connie's house, and more before falling back down.

Looking forward to a trip to the beach, where he hopes to find a seashell that will enable him to hear ocean sounds, Splat the Cat is frustrated by his inability to find anything but broken shells until he receives help from a special new friend.

Contains photographs and brief descriptions of different types of shells.