A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve.

An introduciton to sea shells, discussing the different types of shells, where they are found, and how they are made.

Describes how mollusks make their shells and use them for survival, discussing clams, snails, and mollusks with many-chambered homes.

Provides information about mollusks and their shells and how to identify them, along with detailed descriptions and photographs of fifty common North American shells.

"Rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring. Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned bedtime. A spread of seashell facts caps off the story"--

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.