An Anthology of Shells

A beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos and illustrations of more than 100 types of shell.

A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Shells is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.

Children can marvel at a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colours and textures - and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them.

This impressive shells anthology for kids offers:



The third book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the UK.
A magnificent collection of over 100 shell profiles and their creatures from all over the world, from tropical rainforests to icy Antarctic waters.
A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.


An Anthology of Shells pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's marvelling at conchs or clams. Featuring photographs of striking formations and illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young conchologists.

More in the series

Anthology of Shells is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals or mushroom species with the Fungi field guide.