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The survey of western Palestine The survey of western Palestine H. B. Tristram This is the Fauna and Flora volume of the Survey of Western Palestine. It covers the Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Mollusks and plants of the area often known as the Levant. It contains… OL1468977W
What comes in a shell? What comes in a shell? Susan Canizares Photographs and simple text introduce some of the marine animals that live in shells. OL15129191W
Slugs Slugs Anthony D. Fredericks Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of slugs, slimy creatures that spend their lives crawling on their stomachs. OL16046960W
Slugs Slugs Valerie Bodden "A basic introduction to slugs, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique physical traits that help to define them, such as their slimy bodies and tentacles"--Provided b… OL16343316W
Surveys and predicted distribution models for land mollusks on USFS Northern Region lands Surveys and predicted distribution models for land mollusks on USFS Northern Region lands P. Hendricks Using the NatureServe website and prior reports as a starting point, we compiled a list of 29 land snail taxa within the U.S. Forest Service Northern Region (Region 1) area that were globally ranked … OL16899267W
Pearls Pearls Neil H. Landman,Paula M. Mikkelsen,Rüdiger Bieler,Bennet Bronson "Pearls are unique among gemstones. Complete as they are found, they require no faceting or shaping to bring out their beauty and luster. Perhaps because of their origin and radiance, pearls have fas… OL17018413W
Slugs and snails Slugs and snails Lynn M. Stone Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of snails and slugs. OL1801872W
Mussels Mussels Andreu Llamas Describes the physical characteristics and habits of mussels and other mollusks. OL1821796W
Molluscan radiation Molluscan radiation Alan J. Southward xi, 308 p., 6 p. of plates : 24 cm OL18475063W
Mollusks Mollusks Joy Richardson Examines different types of mollusks, including snails, slugs, limpets, and squids. OL18858677W
Spirals in time Spirals in time Helen Scales Offers an examination of mollusks, their shells, and their role in human culture, as well as their susceptibility to the effects of humans on the environment. OL20006327W
Molluscs Molluscs Joy Richardson Discusses common characteristics of molluscs and shows several different types from snails to squid. Suggested level: junior. OL20940363W
Slugs and snails Slugs and snails Sally Morgan Describes slugs and snails in their natural habitats, with information on how to observe these creatures without harming them or their environment. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL24299037W
Shells Shells Jennifer Coldrey Part of a series of information and activity books for young readers, this book tells all about shells. OL24850836W
The shell book The shell book Barbara Hirsch Lember Describes a wide variety of shells, including the lion's paw, giant Atlantic cockle, and Katherine's chiton. OL3274647W
Shells are skeletons Shells are skeletons Joan Berg Victor Describes how mollusks, such as clams, oysters, limpets, and snails, build their shells and use them. OL4140771W
What Lives in a Shell What Lives in a Shell Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld,Helen K. Davie Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection. OL459580W
The freshwater mollusks of Uganda and adjacent territories The freshwater mollusks of Uganda and adjacent territories Georg Mandahl-Barth You can get PDF of this book here: http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/bitstream/1/2034392/1/CIFE-126.pdf OL5399663W
Seashells in action Seashells in action Audrey Townsend Walker Newell Introduces twenty-five shells with unusual characteristics including the ship worm which can sink ships and the cloth of gold that spins golden threads. OL7146570W
Shells at our feet Shells at our feet Mary Baker Moulding Relates best locations for shelling in the Bahamas and parts of Florida. Includes twenty-two pages of color photographs of shells from the Bahamas as well as a list of conchological terms. OL7263580W
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