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Describes different kinds of shells and some of the ways they have been used, including as musical instruments, decorations, jewelry, and fertilizer.

As twelve-year-old Anand continues his studies to become a full-fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch, he journeys back to Moghul times, where he encounters powerful sorcerors, spoiled princes, noble warriors, and evil jinns.

Photographs and simple text teach children about different types of animals, fish, and organisms that use shells for protection.

Looks at the different animals that depend on shells for homes and hiding places.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including eggshells, seashells, and fossils.

Looks at the creation of seashells and their uses by mollusks.

One morning, Marcel the shell is walking on the blanket when he is suddenly launched high into the air and gets a bird's-eye view of the baby, Nana Connie's house, and more before falling back down.

"Find out all about shells and how they help snails to stay safe and survive.

"Rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring.

Descriptions and identifications of species of seashells from all over the world.

Looks at the lives of turtles and other animals that have shells, explains what shells are made of and how they are constructed, and discusses their role in protecting against predators.

Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everyday village noises.

"Offers an examination of mollusks, their shells, and their role in human culture, as well as their susceptibility to the effects of humans on the environment"--OCLC.

"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose.