Seashells of Georgia and the Carolinas

I own a fistful of shell books including many that are specific to the Carolinas. If I were forced to toss all but one this is the one that I would keep. Concise, informative, and full color photos. Buy this book. Take it to the beach. The end.

I own about 10 Shell identification books. This one is the easiest to use and I can quickly find what I am looking for. It has good information on each shell. Because it is region specific - Georgia & the Carolinas, I don’t have to wade through shells not found here but only in other parts of the country & the world. The photos are done well, making it easier to find your shells. Some shells the photos show what the egg sacks look like or what their trail in the sand looks like. So if you see the trail only and wonder what made it, you can look it up. I also like that they identify shell fragments so if that is what you collected, you can find that too. Wonder about what caused the odd trails actually on your shells and the perfect little holes (like someone intentionally drilled them)? Find those interesting explanations too. Informative, interesting, well laid out and good photos. I only wish the binding would allow it to lay flat. You will love this book and it makes an excellent gift. I’ve gifted lots of them. Side note: the other Shell book I use as a companion to this one is a Smithsonian Handbooks series title called “Shells” by S. Peter Dance. Another great gift for any Shell Collector.

Excellent color photographs, just the right amount of information to identify and learn about the shells I’m finding on SC’s coast. Perfect for adults and kids alike.

Clear colored pictures and short descriptions on each shell.

Very informational

Not sure what to expect, this book checks all the boxes. Its concise, not a long, blathering explanation of the science of shells and shelling. Very good references and where to expect to find them. It also tells you things about shells and their inhabitants that I never knew, and I have picked up shells for decades. And finally, its a great identification guide. The binding is excellent, making it textbook like in terms of feel, even for a small/brief book. If I were reprinting, I would consider a more "writable" paper, a notes section, pockets in the covers for note cards, and lastly, make it spiral bound. This book is well beyond value in terms of cost...... its a bargain.

Great book for starting your shelling adventures- even found a few I had ! Great for NC coast 🩷

Great book for us natives living in sc

Arrived quickly. Smaller than expected but a wonderful book for looking up names with good pictures.

Le guide est arrivé largement en avance dans un état parfait. Le guide est très sympa et facile à prendre en main. A recommander

Olá,tudo muito bom com informações preciosas ,referentes ao habitat das especies em referencia com fotos interessantes das espécies , gostei bastante,