Looking for seashells and learning their names is the perfect way to explore Britain’s coastline at leisure. It’s a nostalgic simple pleasure, and a way to discover some of nature’s most exquisite wonders. From the common cockle to the blue-rayed limpet, The Shell Spotter’s Guide covers the beautiful and surprising range of mussels, oysters, periwinkles, scallops, cowries and whelks found on our beaches.
This beautifully illustrated book written by marine biologist Helen Scales is the perfect companion for all aspiring shell spotters.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008641313
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 240 g
Dimensions: 162 x 129 x 15 mm
A perfect pocket-sized guide to identifying the seashells found along Britian's shores and coastlines. In the author's words ‘Looking for seashells and learning their ways is the perfect way to connect... More
This is a handy pocket sized guide to seashells.
It's great for beginners like me who like to wander along the shore but never get beyond the pink/crinkly descriptions.
A brief introduction tells us about...
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I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A wonderful book to have in hand when exploring our beaches. The book has some delightful illustrations and is so well written and informative including some history of what... More
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