Seashells: Jewels from the Ocean

Description

Seashells have been used since before records began as currency, jewels, tools, medicines, magic symbols, and are a source of endless fascination for both children and adults alike. Here, native interest meets natural history in this superbly illustrated account of the science and culture of seashells. With close-up photography and explanations of different shell types - bivalve, univalves, cephalopods - how they are formed, what mollusks inhabit them, their morphology, life cycles, and much more. This is a book for anyone with an interest in seashells. There is information on the bewildering array of shell types, shapes, sizes, colors, and describes where different types can be found throughout the world. Both informative and visually arresting, this will appeal to amatuers and experts alike, children and adults, collector and casual beachcomber.

Budd Titlow is a professional wetland scientist and wildlife biologist. He has operated Naturegraphs Freelance Photography and Writing for more than 30 years. During this time, he has published more than 200 articles and 3,000 photographs. His credits include Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife, Outside, Natures Best, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Popular Photography, Sierra Club Notecards, and Time/Life Publications. Throughout his career, Budd has shared his love of photography and nature by presenting seminars and workshops nationwide. He lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife and children.