Seashells more than a home

"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."--

Main Author: Stewart, Melissa (Author)
Other Authors: Brannen, Sarah S. (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2019]
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Summary: "This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."--
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781580898102
1580898106
Author Notes: Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than one hundred fifty science books for children. She holds degrees in biology and science journalism. Recent books include Feathers- Not Just for Flying; No Monkeys, No Chocolate; and Can an Aardvark Bark'. She lives in Acton, Massachusetts.