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Eyewitness
Books: Shell (3 copies) by Alex Arthur
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Grades 4-6.
"When we comb the beach for shells, we very rarely consider
the creatures that once lived inside them. This dazzling collection
of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to the variety,
complexity, and beauty of shells and their inhabitants. This fascinating
book reveals the variety of subjects that can be called "shells,"
and looks in detail at the unusual animals that live within them
-- from limpets to sea urchins, and from crabs to terrapins. It
examines the habitats where shells can be found, and shows us
shell fossils from millions of years ago. Several of the specimens
featured were photographed alive; others come from specialized
museums collections and are seen here for the first time; all
are reproduced with such clarity of detail that they give us a
new insight into the strange and wonderful world of shells. Shell
is an exceptionally clear and informative visual guide. it presents
a fascinating insight into these mysterious creatures, their past
and present, and their everlasting appeal."
(amazon.com)
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5.4.7 Explain
that living things, such as plants and animals, differ in their
characteristics, and that sometimes these differences can give
members of these groups (plants and animals) an advantage in surviving
and reproducing.
Shells are
excellent examples of the ways organisms protect themselves. Students
could compare and contrast some of the many different species
discussed in the book or they might want to focus on one that
interests them and do a PowerPoint presentation on it. This book
could be used in a crossover unit with social studies about ways
humans uses the resources around them because a historical context
is often included in the description of the particular shell.
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