The Book Of Shells
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The Book Of Shells
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Author : Jerry Harawewych
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-22
The Book Of Shells written by Jerry Harawewych and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-22 with categories.
The lifesize guide to identifying and classifying shells. Over 100,000 kinds of mollusk have been recorded and some estimates of yet to be discovered species exceed a million. They have colonized nearly every habitat on the planet, ranging from high mountains to the depths of ocean trenches, and from the poles to the tropics. They range in size from that of a grain of sand to a meter in length and many hundreds of kilograms in weight. The Book of Shells curates a lifesize collection of 600 of the most significant examples, presented by one of the world's preeminent scholars. Each shell is reproduced lifesize, and the book is arranged by shell family, and by size within each family, providing instant visual identification and comparison. Accompanying text for every example is divided into charted specifications, a general "biography," a summary of related species, and an extended caption that provides a detailed visual description. Magnified details reveal the diversity of pattern, while miniature line drawings reveal the variation in structure. The result is a collector's piece that is both a significant resource for enthusiasts and scholars, and the most visually stimulating guide to shells you could wish to find.
Seashells By The Seashore
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Author : Marianne Collins Berkes
language : en
Publisher: Dawn Publications (CA)
Release Date : 2002
Seashells By The Seashore written by Marianne Collins Berkes and has been published by Dawn Publications (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with JUVENILE NONFICTION categories.
A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve.
Spirals In Time
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Author : Helen Scales
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Spirals In Time written by Helen Scales and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Nature categories.
Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet. But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close. That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways over thousands of years. They became the first jewelry and oldest currencies; they've been used as potent symbols of sex and death, prestige and war, not to mention a nutritious (and tasty) source of food. Spirals in Time is an exuberant aquatic romp, revealing amazing tales of these undersea marvels. Helen Scales leads us on a journey into their realm, as she goes in search of everything from snails that 'fly' underwater on tiny wings to octopuses accused of stealing shells and giant mussels with golden beards that were supposedly the source of Jason's golden fleece, and learns how shells have been exchanged for human lives, tapped for mind-bending drugs and inspired advances in medical technology. Weaving through these stories are the remarkable animals that build them, creatures with fascinating tales to tell, a myriad of spiralling shells following just a few simple rules of mathematics and evolution. Shells are also bellwethers of our impact on the natural world. Some species have been overfished, others poisoned by polluted seas; perhaps most worryingly of all, molluscs are expected to fall victim to ocean acidification, a side-effect of climate change that may soon cause shells to simply melt away. But rather than dwelling on what we risk losing, Spirals in Time urges you to ponder how seashells can reconnect us with nature, and heal the rift between ourselves and the living world.
The Book Of Indian Shells
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Author : Deepak Apte
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Book Of Indian Shells written by Deepak Apte and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
The first field guide to the seashells of India, this book describes more than 300 common species, providing precise descriptions of shell morphology, habits and the habitat of each species. It includes 13 full color plates, bibliography, glossary and index of scientific names and will interest both amateur collectors and beginners in conchology.
Simon And Schuster S Guide To Shells
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Author : Bruno Sabelli
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1980
Simon And Schuster S Guide To Shells written by Bruno Sabelli and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Shellfish categories.
"Field guide, with more than 1230 illustrations in ... color and information on appearance, size, geographic occurence, ecological environment"--Jacket.
What A Shell Can Tell
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Author : Helen Scales
language : en
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Release Date : 2022-06-08
What A Shell Can Tell written by Helen Scales and has been published by Phaidon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A stunning, lavishly illustrated, and information-packed introduction to the wonder of shells through the art of observation - the perfect book for young explorers, collectors, and nature lovers everywhere Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales introduces children to the wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of observation. Using a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores, through a richly sensory experience, the incredible diversity of shells around the world and showcases the environments molluscs inhabit. From what a shell's shape, color, or texture can reveal about its inhabitant, to where shells are found (from the deepest seas to jungly treetops), with this book, readers can get up close with nature to observe its wonders.
Seashells
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Author : Sandy Carlson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-06
Seashells written by Sandy Carlson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06 with Nature categories.
Seashells celebrates some of nature's loveliest objects and illuminates the mysteries of life undersea.
A Natural History Of Shells
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Author : Geerat J. Vermeij
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
A Natural History Of Shells written by Geerat J. Vermeij and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Nature categories.
Geerat Vermeij wrote this "celebration of shells" to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most other popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? How did they evolve? With these questions in mind, the author lucidly - and charmingly - demonstrates how shells give us insights into the lives of animals in our own day as well as in the distant geological past. As snails, clams, and other molluscs enlarge their shells, they inscribe a detailed record of the everyday events and unusual circumstances that mark their lives. Moreover, the fossil record that chronicles the history of life is replete with shells of extinct species. Vermeij draws on comparisons of shells from different parts of the world and from successive geological periods to argue that predators have played a decisive role in the evolution of shells. Architectural specialization, he argues, is dictated by the risks, rewards, costs, and benefits imposed by predators and competitors on shell-builders living in a dangerous world. This book will be of interest both to amateur shell collectors and to scholars, and its lively review of evolutionary history should prove especially appealing to a general audience.
Philip S Guide To Seashells Of The World
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Author : Arthur Peter Hoblyn Oliver
language : en
Publisher: Philip's
Release Date : 2012
Philip S Guide To Seashells Of The World written by Arthur Peter Hoblyn Oliver and has been published by Philip's this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Shells categories.
Philip's Guide to Seashells of the World is a fascinating and informative identification guide to the seashells of the world, illustrated with highly detailed and attractive artworks. More than 1,000 species are illustrated, making this the most comprehensive guide available at a comparable price.This easy-to-use identification guide covers a wide range of shells, from the common to the rare and coveted. The introductory section gives general information on molluscs and their classification, and about collecting shells.In the identification section, over 1,200 species are described and more than 1,000 are illustrated. The description of each species accompanies its illustration, detailing the size, distribution, colour and characteristic features of the shell.
The Book Of Shells Containing The Classes Mollusca Conchifera Cirrhipeda
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Author : Jean Lamarck
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2025-07-26
The Book Of Shells Containing The Classes Mollusca Conchifera Cirrhipeda written by Jean Lamarck and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-26 with Fiction categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1837. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.