Next Time You See a Seashell

Tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are grown by molluscs, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they've been through. Children are naturally intrigued by seashells and will find them even more fascinating when they discover that these beautiful objects come from slimy, snaily creatures.

About the author

Emily Morgan is an author-educator who knows how to connect with children both intellectually and emotionally. A former elementary and middle school teacher, she coauthors the series Picture-Perfect Science and the "Teaching Through Trade Books" column in Science and Children, NSTA's elementary-level journal, and is the author of the Next Time You See series from NSTA Press.

Summary

Tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are grown by molluscs, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they’ve been through. Children are naturally intrigued by seashells and will find them even more fascinating when they discover that these beautiful objects come from slimy, snaily creatures.

Product details

• Authors: Emily Morgan, Emily R. Morgan
• Publisher: Nsta - National Science Teaching Association
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2012
• EAN: 9781936959150
• ISBN: 978-1-936959-15-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 236 mm x 274 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Series: Next Time You See; Next Time You See
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology