Shells (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) [Paperback]

Brian Cassie (Author), National Audubon Society (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4 Up-This small field guide serves a need in beach communities and as a vacation-treasure handbook. The first third of the volume covers general information on shells, how to collect them, and how to use this book. Then, 50 shells are introduced in full-color photos, each on a double-page spread, along with a description, a very small range map, and two smaller photos of similar shells with descriptions. The omission of the lucine, a very common clam shell, is a minor drawback. An attractive title to update books on identifying and collecting these popular items.-Nora Jane Natke, Hooked on Books, Hollywood, FL

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590642588
• ISBN-13: 978-0590642583
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > General
  • #84 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Marine Life > Nonfiction

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Searching tips supplement natural history insights, February 5, 2001

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This review is from: Shells (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) (Hardcover)

This field guide to seashells will appeal to a wide age range; from elementary-level users just being introduced to seashore life through high school and adult users who want an easy identification guide to shells. Each page is packed with color photos, while tips on keeping a shell collection, single-page references to related shells, and searching tips supplement natural history insights. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars To make a daughter happy, November 2, 2011

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This review is from: Shells (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my daughter who has a lot of challenges that most kids do not have. She has a fascination with shells. In support of her interest and the fact she improved her math grade a lot I found her this book. Which seems to have a lot of good info and pictures in it. She loves it and is constantly showing me things in it or telling me about things in it.
It arrived in a timely manner at a good price. Was in great condition for a used book.