The Pocket Shells
Series: Gemini Pockets
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A walk on the beach is only complete with a search for shells. This pocket-sized guide to shell identification will help you name your finds and discover more about these gems of the ocean. It includes distinguishing characteristics, the location of different species and an introduction...
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From cockles to conchs - learn to spot and name over 40 different seashells.
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A walk on the beach is only complete with a search for shells.
This pocket-sized guide to shell identification will help you name your finds and discover more about these gems of the ocean. It includes distinguishing characteristics, the location of different species and an introduction to seashell anatomy.
From gastropods to bivalves, cowrie shells to cockles, and rare finds including tusk and triton shells, discover which animals these beautiful objects housed and how the shells are formed. The book also includes tips on sustainable beachcombing, so we can all enjoy our beaches and oceans for years to come.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781802473070
Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 April 2027
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gemini Adult Books Limited
Contributors:
- General editor Gemini Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 158.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
About the Author
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