Shelling

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

Provides descriptions and annotated photographs of over five hundred species of seashells, and includes distribution maps, as well as range, occurrence, and size indicators.

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.

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.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to sea shells. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"The Beachcomber's Companion is an illustrated guide to collecting shells and other beach objects and includes basic tips and fun tidbits for shell collectors: how to clean shells, beachcombing commandments, the beachcomber's toolkit, and an identification guide for 40 shells and beach treasures"--