CONTENTS



COLLECTING SEASHELLS
SEASHELLS. . .WHAT ARE THEY?
THE SHELL AS AN ARCHITECT
LET'S MEET SOME SHELLS
WHERE TO LOOK
STARTING A COLLECTION. . .HERE'S HOW
COLLECTING ROCKS
ROCKS ARE MADE OF MINERALS
MAIN KINDS OF ROCKS
COLLECTING
GEMS FOR THE LUCKY FEW




INTRODUCTION



Millions of people throughout the world have found many hours
of pleasure, adventure and education by collecting either rocks
or shells.

This booklet won't tell you everything there is to know about
rocks and shells. That would require many large volumes. We only
want to arouse your curiosity about two delightful pastimes that