A wonderful set of books “Eyewitness Books” is available for teachers, researching students, inquisitive patrons and those interested in the world around them.
Perhaps sounding strange for a review at this time of year in Maine, but we chose “Shell’ from this series for our special book this week. Well, when beach weather comes will we have time to really study the intricate beauty of the natural world in the comfort of home with no black flies for distraction?
This volume has a clip-art disc, vivid pictures, concise descriptions, and notes on the ancient ancestors of our shell populations today. Choosing shells from around the world gives fodder for a collector’s soul. Some are simple but rare; some are extra large, some tiny; some are almost too colorful to be naturally so; some are downright ugly. And some, such as the Japanese spider crab leg are the items of a nightmare. And would you believe some crabs will climb trees in search of food (Hint: coconuts).
And have you heard the stories about worms being a sailor’s enemy because they eat wood from the hulls of wooden boats? A section tells what is needed to start a collection of shell and tips for care and display to them.
Yes, a great armchair book for winter with no apologies and Cary has so many interesting resources for any season on the shelves, computers, and friendly staff to help you find them. Greetings for a Happy Christmas and a reading good year.
