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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101582381259
ISBN-139781582381251
eBay Product ID (ePID)1816141
Product Key Features
Book TitleSeashells of North America : a Guide to Field Identification
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicSeashells
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes, Sandstrom, George
GenreNature
AuthorR. Tucker Abbott
Book SeriesGolden Field Guide F/St. Martin's Press Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.2 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width4.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal594/.09/7
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisScoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize. -Native varieties and important introduced species -Expert tips on cleaning and preservation -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules...and more!!, Scoop up plentiful Cockles on Eastern beaches. Spy a fabulous Emperor Helmet in Southern Florida. Find a Red Chiton on the Pacific shore. The coasts of North America yield a wondrous variety of shells, from the majestic Conch to tiny Bittium. This beautifully illustrated guide helps both the novice and experienced shell hunter distinguish between similar varieties and find the glorious specimens that become a collection's prize.-Native varieties and important introduced species-Expert tips on cleaning and preservation-Common and scientific names-Convenient measuring rules...and more