Shells...and What They Hide Inside
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A richly illustrated, informative, and interactive introduction to shells for children aged 2-4, with over 40 flaps to lift and discover. Award-winning marine biologist and documentary maker, Helen Scales, introduces children ages 2-4 to the wonders of shells. With over 40 flaps to lift creating interactive opportunities on every page, stunningly lifelike illustrations, children are encouraged to observe, engage with, and understand a range of shells and environments. From where shells are found and who lives in them, to what a shell’s look and feel can reveal about its inhabitant and environment. The book expands on a child’s natural instinct for collecting things, nurturing their interest and curiosity in nature by giving them simple observation skills that will help them to explore the connections between objects found in nature and the wider ecosystem, as well as building their vocabulary. With a timely message of environmental stewardship combined with stunning illustrations, this book encourages children to explore and care about the world around them. Ages 2-4 **Specifications:** * Format: Board Book * Size: 215 × 190 mm (8 1/2 × 7 1/2 in) * Pages: 16 pp - all illustrated **About the Author** **Dr Helen Scales** is a marine biologist, writer, and documentary maker. She is the author of the _Guardian_ bestseller _Spirals in Time_, and writes for _National Geographic Magazine,_ the _Guardian_, and _New Scientist_, among others. She teaches at Cambridge University and is a storytelling ambassador for the Save Our Seas Foundation. Artist **Sonia Pulido** lives in a seaside village close to Barcelona. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including _The New Yorker_ and _The New York Times_.