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Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants. It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by people for thousands of years. Yet The Secret Life of Clams is the first adult trade book to deal exclusively with this gastronomic treat that is more complex than its simple two shells might reveal. The Secret Life of Clams features compelling insights, captivating biology, wry observations, and u...
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Poor old Ming was a very old clam indeed! This book introduces young audiences to the fascinating story of Ming the Quahog clam, whose story is a lesson in life cycles, ecology, climate change, environmentalism, responsible science, and much more. The best part is, all of these complex science concepts are made easy for young readers. By communicating this tale of marine science with accessible language and vivid, full-color photography, readers are sure to be bitten by the science bug, and inspired to learn more.
Exercise your creative impulses with this superb collection of mussel and clam recipes. As you delve into these pages, you will be pleasantly surprised by the sensational dishes. The versatility of mussels and clams will amaze you, forever dispelling the myth that cooking seafood should be confined to restaurant chefs. Page after page feature step-by-step instructions to guide your hand and feed your imagination. If you are hosting a dinner party or want to jazz up an everyday lunch, find out how cooking with mussels and clams can be an absolute treat.
Clams might not seem all that interesting, but they're actually incredible animals. They move around using a special foot, and giant clams can weigh more than 500 pounds. Readers will learn these and other cool facts in this fascinating book about clams. Important elementary life-science topics are explained in rich detail, and full-color images help readers make connections with the text. Fact boxes highlight key information about clams and provide additional opportunities to learn more about these interesting sea creatures.
This is an updated edition of the author's "Giant Clams in the Reef Aquarium" (2019), which has been written and photo-illustrated specifically for the interested reef aquarist. Inside you can find information on: the biology of giant clams, detailed information about the common species, how to choose and purchase the best specimens, how to care for them in aquariums, how to deal with problems that may arise, and much more. Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Tridacnine Biology and More The Shells The Soft Parts Mantle Coloration How They Work Reproduction and Growth Attachments, Self-Righting, and Boring Exposure to Air Chapter 2: The Tridacnine Species Tridacna crocea Tridacna maxim...
Clamshells are among the most recognizable seashells that we collect on beaches. There are several kinds of bivalves known as clams, including quahogs, razor clams, and surf clams. Curious kids will learn where clams live, how they filter food out of the water, and how move. Theyll also discover how people have depended on clams over the years, using them for everything from food to money.
Expert advice on how to bring home a bounty.
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