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Shells

By Susan E. Clark
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As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful... Read More
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Shells: A Guide for the Curious is the next in this popular series that will encourage people to learn about and explore nature.

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As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health.

In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful world. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about shells and the creatures that leave them behind – from their classifications and history to iridescence and mythology. The second part features 30 different shell types, each with a beautifully detailed illustration to help identify them.

There are countless opportunities to experience nature right on our doorstep, and Shells will encourage you to do just that.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837836956

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 163.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 112

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Susan E. Clark

About the Author

Susan E. Clark trained as a biologist and is now a Wellness writer and the editor of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. The magazine has been the flagship of the environmental movement for 60 years and is all about Nature, community, connection and loving the planet – along with everything we share it with – enough to take better care of it and them.

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