A go-to identification guide for beachcombers in Maine, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them. Ideal for shell hunters who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 40 seashells that can be found on Maine's 3,500 miles of coastline, including beaches, inlets, bays, and more than 3,000 coastal islands. 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 in Maine, including the shell-rich beaches of Fortunes Rocks Beach, Popham Beach, Great Diamond Island, Sand Beach, and Old Orchard Beach. 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, echinoderms, and crabs--oh my! Lightweight and portable: Perfect to tuck into a beach bag for a day on the sand. Seashells of Maine provides curious beachcombers of all ages with the information they need to identify and learn about all the shells they find.