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Spirals in time by helen scales
Spirals in time by helen scales











Spirals in Time is an exuberant aquatic romp, revealing amazing tales of these undersea marvels. They became the first jewelry and oldest currencies they've been used as potent symbols of sex and death, prestige and war, not to mention a nutritious (and tasty) source of food. That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways over thousands of years. Some will kill you if you stand too close. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet. Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.













Spirals in time by helen scales