02345cam a22003253u 4500 69452 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221852utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ QH Anonymous Shells and pebbles: A story for children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-30 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Shells and Pebbles: A Story for Children" by Anonymous is a children's story written during the Victorian era. This educational book takes readers on an exploration of marine life and coastal scenery through the eyes of a young boy, Henry Miller, who visits the sea for the first time. The narrative likely aims to introduce children to the wonders of nature, particularly the sea, and the various curiosities found on the shore. In the story, Henry Miller visits the southern coast of England with his father, where they observe the vastness of the sea, the tides, and marine animals. As they collect shells and pebbles, Henry learns about the various sea creatures and phenomena, such as the saltiness of seawater, different types of seaweeds, and the behavior of sea birds like gulls and cormorants. Throughout their adventure, Mr. Miller explains various scientific concepts related to the ocean and its inhabitants, encouraging a sense of curiosity and appreciation for nature in young readers. The book combines a simple narrative with educational content, making it an engaging read for children interested in exploring the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1852 Marine animals -- Juvenile literature Marine plants -- Juvenile literature Seashore -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69452 110239 110239