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Silver pocket pen with Papersmiths logo

Pocket Pen - Raw Steel

Color: RAW STEEL

£7.00

Maroon pencil with silver and gold accents on a white background

Pocket Pencil - Mulberry Red

Color: MULBERRY RED

£6.00

What a Shell Can Tell
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What a Shell Can Tell

Phaidon

£10.85
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Discover the mesmerizing world of seashells in "What a Shell Can Tell," a visually stunning and information-packed book that celebrates the art of observation. Renowned marine biologist Helen Scales takes children on a captivating journey, introducing them to the wonders of shells found in both ocean and land environments. Through a delightful question-and-answer format and immersive sensory experiences, readers will explore the remarkable diversity of shells and the fascinating creatures that inhabit them. From deciphering the secrets revealed by a shell's shape, color, or texture to uncovering the surprising places where shells can be found, this book offers an up-close encounter with the marvels of nature.

Specifications:

  • Format: Hardback
  • Size: 315 √ó 254 mm (12 3/8 √ó 10 in)
  • Pages: 48 pp
  • Illustrations: 48 illustrations
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Things that make you wonder why nobody thought of them sooner

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Notebook bands, clips, sharpeners, rulers and handy extras

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Thoughtfully sent - Beautifully wrapped with a handwritten note

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