Seashells of Cape Cod and the Islands

Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket
A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.
A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape Cod National Seashore's 40-mile stretch of seashore, plus the beaches of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This handy resource also offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died.

Key Features: 

• Area-focused content: Tailored information specifically spotlights the shells found on Cape Cod and the Islands, including the shell-rich beaches of Wood Neck Beach in Falmouth, Squeteague Harbor Beach in Bourne, Crosby Landing Beach in Brewster, and Ballston Beach in Truro, to the tide pools of Mayflower Beach in Dennis, Breakwater Beach in Brewster, Skaket Beach in Orleans, and Mayo Beach in Wellfleet. 
• Color photographs of real shells: Detailed images make shell identification simple.
• Fun facts: In addition to IDing their shells, beachcombers will love learning interesting information about the shells and the animals that lived in them.
• A section on nonshell treasures from the sea: Egg casings, enchinoderms, and crabs—oh my!
• Lightweight and portable: Perfect to tuck into a beach bag for a day on the sand.   

Seashells of Cape Cod & the Islands provides curious beachcombers of all ages with the information they need to identify and learn about all the shells they find.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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