What A Shell Can Tell

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A stunning, lavishly illustrated, and information-packed introduction to the wonder of seashells through the art of observation Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales introduc es children to the wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of observation. Starting with a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores, through a richly sensory experience, the incredible diversity of shells around the world and showcases the environments molluscs inhabit. From what a shell’s shape, color, or texture can reveal about its inhabitant, to where shells are found (from the deepest seas to jungly treetops), with this book, readers can get up close with nature to observe its wonders. Specifications: Format: Hardback Size: 315 × 254 mm (12 3/8 × 10 in) Pages: 48 pp Illustrations: 48 illustrations ISBN: 9781838664312 Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer, and documentary maker focusing on connections between people, science, and the living world. Show more