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Author: Leonard Hill Publisher: Hugh Lauter Levin Assc ISBN: 9780883634769 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 312
Book Description
From the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the varied hues of the senatorial scallop, Shells: Treasures of the Sea features approximately 300 color photographs of shells from all over the globe in all of their striking diversity. However, more than just the fancy of beachcombers and collectors, shells have been appreciated and valued for centuries by many societies. Shells: Treasures of the Sea traces the history of shells in fine art and native crafts, commerce and trade, adornment and worship through detailed and informative text and fascinating photographs. The science of shells has fascinated man since the early seventeenth century, and shells continue to rank high among today's collectibles. Shells: Treasures of the Sea includes information on early shell enthusiasts and the succession of collectors' "favorites" that have been prized and sought by serious collectors over the years. The book also features rare photographs, many published here for the first time, of the curious animals that create these elaborate shell homes. Information on the evolutionary history and classification of shells, as well as current data on collecting practices and conservation completes this splendid volume.
Author: Leonard Hill Publisher: Hugh Lauter Levin Assc ISBN: 9780883634769 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 312
Book Description
From the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the varied hues of the senatorial scallop, Shells: Treasures of the Sea features approximately 300 color photographs of shells from all over the globe in all of their striking diversity. However, more than just the fancy of beachcombers and collectors, shells have been appreciated and valued for centuries by many societies. Shells: Treasures of the Sea traces the history of shells in fine art and native crafts, commerce and trade, adornment and worship through detailed and informative text and fascinating photographs. The science of shells has fascinated man since the early seventeenth century, and shells continue to rank high among today's collectibles. Shells: Treasures of the Sea includes information on early shell enthusiasts and the succession of collectors' "favorites" that have been prized and sought by serious collectors over the years. The book also features rare photographs, many published here for the first time, of the curious animals that create these elaborate shell homes. Information on the evolutionary history and classification of shells, as well as current data on collecting practices and conservation completes this splendid volume.
Author: Anna Marlis Burgard Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 145216164X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 131
Book Description
A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that “inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore” (Providence Journal). The Beachcomber’s Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own beach discoveries. A handy resource section offers tips on how to prepare before setting out on a shoreline adventure, from the beachcomber’s commandments to must-have items for every beachcombing toolkit and advice on preserving shells. Awash with information and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is an essential companion for all who love the ocean’s shore, asbreezy, inviting, and delightful as a day at the beach. “Loaded with interesting information, charming anecdotes, and useful hints.” —Dr. David L. Pawson, Emeritus Senior Scientist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Author: Joanne Roach-Evans Publisher: ISBN: 9781934031797 Category : Shells Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
As any visitor to the beach knows, all sorts of treasures can be found if you know how and where to look. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide helps young beachcombers find and identify shells of animals commonly found on northeastern shores. Writing specifically with the Northeast in mind, author and artist Joanne Roach-Evans describes clams, limpets, whelks, mussels, oysters, periwinkles, and more, in gentle prose with just the right amount of scientific information to satisfy the budding explorer. Easy enough for preschoolers to understand, but scientific enough to satisfy a middle-schooler, Seashells will appeal to any beach lover.
Author: Budd Titlow Publisher: ISBN: 9781616731557 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 116
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They have done time as jewelry and tools, as medicines, currency, and symbols of industry--and they have intrigued people, from beach-combing toddlers to serious scientists, since time began. Native interest meets natural history in this exquisitely illustrated account of the science and culture of seashells. With closeup photography and basic explanations of different shell types--univalves, bivalves, and cephalopods--how they are formed, what mollusks inhabit them, their morphology and life cycles, and much more, this is the book for anyone with an interest in seashells. This book includes information on the bewildering array of shell shapes, colors, sizes, and types, and describes where the different shells can be found throughout the world. As informative as it is visually arresting, the book will appeal to amateur and expert, collector and casual beachcomber.
Author: Leonard Hill
Author: Leonard Hill
Author: James A. Cox
Author: James A. Cox
Author: Alice E. Goudey
Author: Sarah Grindler
Author: Anna Marlis Burgard
Author: Joanne Roach-Evans
Author: Murray S. Kaufman
Author: N. R. Gordon
Author: Budd Titlow