This follow-up to "One Hundred Flowers" features gorgeous color photographs of seashells both familiar and exotic.

Who among us hasn’t marveled at the diversity and beauty of shells? Or picked one up, held it to our ear, and then gazed in wonder at its shape and hue? Many

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

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section l

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