The Shell Seeker: Encounters with Thirty Seashells

by Juli Berwald

Explore the ocean’s beauty in this illustrated book featuring a unique spinning wheel that reveals fascinating information about thirty different shells.

Seashells are marvels; beachcombing adults and children alike are transfixed by their natural beauty and striking architecture. The Shell Seeker is your ticket to discovering all the incredible details of these stunning homes for mollusks and other marine life. Renowned science writer Juli Berwald draws on her passion for the ocean and its great treasures to reveal the remarkable and surprising features of 30 shells from the world’s oceans.

Spin the cover wheel to find key facts at a glance, then flip to the corresponding shell's page for in-depth information about the species, including its name, size, habitat, and more. The stunning illustrations bring the beauty of these shells to life—you’ll explore the vibrant colors and the hypnotic patterns of shells like the Queen Conch, Red-Rimmed Melania, Great Argonaut, and more.

The Shell Seeker is perfect for casual beachcombers, ocean enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by nature’s beauty.

192 pages, Paperback

Expected publication July 7, 2026

About the author

Juli Berwald received her PhD in ocean science from the University of Southern California. A science textbook writer and editor, she has contributed to many science textbooks and written for The New York Times, Nature, National Geographic, and Slate, among other publications. She lives in Austin with her husband and their son and daughter.