Seashells of Delmarva: Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. This go-to identification guide for Delmarva beachcombers provides 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 nearly 40 seashells that can be found on the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as other beaches of Maryland and Virginia. 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.
Tailored information specifically spotlights the shells found on the beaches of Maryland (such as Ocean City, Assateague Island National Seashore, and Sandy Point State Park), Delaware (including Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, Fenwick Island), and Virginia (including Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, and Virginia Beach).
Soft cover. 9" x 6". 122 pages, 66 color photos. Author Melissa Avstreih. Publication 2026.