DK
Shells
Shells
YOU SAVE £3.10
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Shells
This pocket-sized guide is a must-have for anyone who loves the beach and wants to learn more about the fascinating world of sea shells. With over 600 full-color photographs and expert information, it helps you identify and understand more than 500 species of sea shells. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shell collector, this guide is a valuable resource for discovering the beauty and diversity of the ocean.
This pocket-sized guide is a must-have for anyone who loves the beach and wants to learn more about the fascinating world of sea shells. With over 600 full-color photographs and expert information, it helps you identify and understand more than 500 species of sea shells. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shell collector, this guide is a valuable resource for discovering the beauty and diversity of the ocean.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Discover over 500 species of sea shells from around the world with this pocket visual guide!
This comprehensive handbook combines authoritative text and crystal-clear photography, bringing to light the planet's most spectacular shells. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs, this handy reference book cuts through the complexities of identification, helping you to recognize more than 500 species of sea shell.
Learn about the distinguishing characteristics of different shell species, where they came from, and how they came to look the way they do. For shell collecting beginners and conchology enthusiasts alike, this concise and portable guide will turn your next beach walk into an eye-opening journey of discovery!
Handbook of Shells is filled with all you need to know about shell collecting and identification!
Inside you'll find:
- Jargon-free profiles of each shell, supported by stunning photographs
- A shell identification key of every major group, making recognition easier than ever
- Practical instructions explaining how to start, clean, identify, and display a shell collection
- Distribution maps illustrating the geographical range of each species
- At-a-glance key facts to impress your friends!
- Practical oceanology for all ages!
Have you ever wondered how such delicate shells are churned out of the world's raging oceans?
Now you can not only learn about our planet's most stunning sea shells, but also collect your own!
Handbook of Shells is expertly written and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution, providing the most up-to-date scientific information on shell classification.
The perfect gift for a budding marine biologist, or anyone wanting to try their hand at beachcombing, this DK book is the clearest and sharpest sea shell guide.
Weight: 474g
Dimension: 147 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241515518
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
