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This survey of the world of marine mollusks provides identification of the common shells of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.

Presents a study of mollusks and crustaceans and their various types such as shrimp, lobsters, clams, oysters, and mussels.

Discusses the physical characteristics and habits of various members of the mollusk family whose more than 100,000 species include sea slugs, pearl oysters, and squids.

A young explorer's guide to shells, discussing what they are and how they are formed, looking at some of the many different types of shells and the animals they house, and including tips on how to find, collect, and observe shells.

Discusses shells, what they are made of, their function, and the creatures that live in them.

Photographs and simple text describe various creatures that have shells.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to various animals that have shells.

Presents an introduction to sea slugs, discussing the variety of shape and color that exists within the nudibranch family of sea slug, and looking at how they breathe, eat, move, and fend off predators.

Provides information about oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels--sea animals that live in shells.

A photo-illustrated introduction to the scientific classification of mollusks that describes the differences between groups, the traits of specific species, mollusk evolution, and conservation.

Provides an introduction to the world of mollusks, introducing various types of mollusks, including slugs, snails, and oysters, discussing how they breathe, feed, reproduce, and defend themselves, and looking at threats to their survival.

Presents a comprehensive guide to over twelve hundred different species of seashells from around the world and provides information about mollusks, their classification, and hints for collecting shells.

An introduction to seashells, explaining how they are classified and describing the differences that distinguish one kind of seashell from another.

Discusses the origin of shells, how mollusks live and grow, and how to find, recognize, and collect shells, accompanied by five shell samples.

Examines different types of mollusks, including snails, slugs, limpets, and squids.