A young girl visiting her grandparents at the beach stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashells, wondering about the creatures who used to live in each shell, about the hidden treasures of the sea--and about the world.

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashells from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to seashells of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the complex process of identification and make it accessible...

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

The week of her tenth birthday, Alice and her parents go to Sanibel Island, Florida, just as they do every year, but this time some of the people who are always there are missing and some new people have come, which unsettles Alice, who wants things to be exactly the same as they always were.

A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve.

Describes different kinds of mollusks, with information on how their shells are formed, where they live, and how to collect sea shells.

Explores the world of seashells, crabs, sea stars, sand dollars, and other things to be discovered at the seashore.

Describes a wide variety of shells, including the lion's paw, giant Atlantic cockle, and Katherine's chiton.