{"product_id":"seashells-of-maine","title":"Seashells of Maine","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA go-to identification guide for beachcombers in Maine, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.   \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIdeal for shell hunters who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 40 seashells that can be found on Maine’s 3,500 miles of coastline, including beaches, inlets, bays, and more than 3,000 coastal islands. This handy resource also offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died.   \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKey Features: \r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea-focused content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tailored information specifically spotlights the shells found in Maine, including the shell-rich beaches of Fortunes Rocks Beach, Popham Beach, Great Diamond Island, Sand Beach, and Old Orchard Beach.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor photographs of real shells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed images make shell identification simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun facts: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn addition to IDing their shells, beachcombers will love learning interesting information about the shells and the animals that lived in them.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA section on nonshell treasures from the sea: \u003c\/strong\u003eEgg casings, echinoderms, and crabs—oh my!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect to tuck into a beach bag for a day on the sand.      \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeashells of Maine\u003c\/em\u003e provides curious beachcombers of all ages with the information they need to identify and learn about all the shells they find. \u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]By Melissa Avstreih[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]The mother of two curious young beachcombers, \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Avstreih\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nleverages her Harvard University journalism degree and decades of\r\nexperience researching, writing, and fact-checking to author a series of\r\nseashell identification guides. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]76 color images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find Along the Coast[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]76 color images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":48737164001529,"sku":"9780764373503","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764373503.jpg?v=1785480065","url":"https:\/\/schifferbooks.com\/products\/seashells-of-maine","provider":"Schifferbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}