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What people are saying - Write a reviewSeashell ReferenceUser Review - janmille - Overstock.comThis is one of the most comprehensive books in publication dealing with seashells. It has scientific names and locations and gives you virtually all the information you need in one volume. Read full review Review: National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Seashells (National Audubon Society Field Guides)User Review - Jennifer - GoodreadsTrying to identify some of the shells we have collected over the years. Returned to the library. Probably good to have this type of book as a resource. This particular one was text heavy, with lots of info to sort through. Not super kid friendly. Read full review Related books
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