DK
Shells (DK Handbooks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241515518
- author:
- DK
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- DK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 14.6 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Seashells,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover over 500 species of sea shell from around the world in this comprehensive visual guide. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs and authoritative text, it brings to light the planet's most spectacular shells. Learn about the distinguishing characteristics of different shell species, where they came from, and how they came to look the way they do. This handy reference book is ideal for both beginners and experienced conchology enthusiasts, providing a concise and portable guide to help you identify and appreciate these natural wonders. With clear profiles, distribution maps, and practical instructions on shell collecting and identification, this handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in oceanology.