
The Shell Seeker
Encounters with Thirty Seashells
Juli Berwald(Author)
Clarkson Potter (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
979-8-217-03522-9 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the ocean's beauty in this illustrated book featuring a unique spinning wheel that reveals fascinating information about thirty different shells. Seashells are marvels; beachcombing adults and children alike are transfixed by their natural beauty and striking architecture. The Shell Seeker is your ticket to discovering all the incredible details of these stunning homes for mollusks and other marine life. Renowned science writer Juli Berwald draws on her passion for the ocean and its great treasures to reveal the remarkable and surprising features of 30 shells found on the shorelines of North America--from California to Florida to Cape Cod--as well as oceans around the world. Spin the cover wheel to find key facts at a glance, then flip to the corresponding shell's page for in-depth information about the species, including its name, size, habitat, and more. The stunning illustrations bring the beauty of these shells to life--you'll explore the vibrant colors and the hypnotic patterns of shells like the Queen Conch, Juno's Snail, Lightning Whelk, Scotch Bonnet, Shark Eye, Bay Scallop, Eastern Oyster, and more. The Shell Seeker is perfect for casual beachcombers, ocean enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by nature's beauty.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
367 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-03522-9 (9798217035229)
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Person
Juli Berwald received her Ph.D. in Ocean Science from the University of Southern California. The author of Life on the Rocks and Spineless and a science textbook writer and editor, she has written for a number of publications including The New York Times, Nature, National Geographic, and Slate.