A go-to identification guide for beachcombers in the Outer Banks, 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 50 seashells that can be found on North Carolina's Outer Banks, barrier islands spanning 120 miles from Carova Beach and Corolla in the north to Ocracoke in the south. 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 the Outer Banks, including the shell-rich shores of Carova Beach, Ocracoke Island, Coquina Beach, Pea Island, and the three barrier islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore: South Core, North Core, and Shackleford Banks. 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 the Outer Banks provides curious beachcombers of all ages with the information they need to identify and learn about all the shells they find.