Overview
Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.
Synopsis
Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.
Children's Literature
The photographs in this book are beautiful, but will kids remember the type of shells, and will it make a difference to those who are attracted to board books? A conch shell fills a page as does the scallop, clam, and nautilus. Some are not commonly found at the beach and may require a visit to a museum or an aquarium. The claim is that these are fun facts to help children learn. There is also a caution on the back cover, which asks kids to protect natural habitats by not collecting shells from beaches. On my recent outing, the pretty shells have nearly disappeared. With that in mind, a book like this may be as close as many kids will come to seeing actual shells. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot