When we comb the beach for shells we seldom consider the creatures that once lived inside them. This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to the variety complexity and beauty of shells and their inhabitants.This fascinating book reveals the variety of subjects that can be called "shell" and looks in detail at the unusual animals that live within them - from limpets to sea urchins from crabs to terrapins. It examines the habitats where shells can be found and shows us shell fossils ...
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When we comb the beach for shells we seldom consider the creatures that once lived inside them. This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to the variety complexity and beauty of shells and their inhabitants.This fascinating book reveals the variety of subjects that can be called "shell" and looks in detail at the unusual animals that live within them - from limpets to sea urchins from crabs to terrapins. It examines the habitats where shells can be found and shows us shell fossils from millions of years ago. Several of the specimens featured were photographed alive others come from specialist museum collections and are seen here for the first time; all are reproduced with such clarity of detail that they give us a new insight into the strange and wonderful world of shells.Shell is an exceptionally clear and informative visual guide. It presents a fascinating insight into these mysterious creatures into their past and present and their everlasting appeal.
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Add this copy of Dk Eyewitness Guides: Shell to cart. $4.94, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Lt.
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Add this copy of Dk Eyewitness Guides: Shell to cart. $9.45, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780863183416.
