Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest's beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, and southeastern Alaska. Generations of oyster farmers, Native and non-Native, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest. Their vivid individual accounts are braided together with significant history, such as the major contributions of Japanese immigrants prior to World War II and the 1994 Rafeedie decision that affirmed shellfish harvesting rights held by Northwest tribes. The book also sheds light on the innovations that made oysters an enduringly popular food, from the creation of so-called sexless oysters that could be consumed year-round to breakthroughs in contemporary oyster cuisine. Now fully updated and expanded--and chock-full of "oysterabilia"--this classic text shares new insights on emerging challenges to the oyster farmer's life as well as increased coverage of the roles of women and contemporary tribes in building this cultural tradition, past and present. Newcomers and aficionados alike will also be delighted by the carefully selected recipes, both historic and contemporary, from the region's top chefs. As the old saying goes, when the tide is out, the table is set.

Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest

Business & Money

Gordon, David George

Larson, Samantha

Wagner, MaryAnn Barron

Industries

University of Washington Press

Journey inside a shark and live to tell the tale! With Inside Out: Shark, you’ll take a three-dimensional tour through a different sharks to learn about the unique bodies of these eating machines! Sharks are some of natures largest and most ancient creatures on the planet. This is your chance to learn how they move, how they work, and tons of facts about how they live. Inside Out Sharks brings you all of this information and a whole lot more! Why are shark eggs called “mermaid purses”? What in the world are “skin-teeth”? Do sharks deserve the nickname “man-eater”? Find the answers to these questions and more in this action-packed book, which dives deep under the surface to explore the world of these astounding animals. From the eerie goblin shark to the wide-eyed hammerhead to the most feared shark of them all, the great white, see the world from a shark’s-eye-view—and get an in-depth look at these most mysterious and misunderstood predators.

Inside Out Shark: Look inside a great white in three dimensions!

Children's Books

Animals

becker&mayer! kids

This fascinating look at horses includes a die-cut model that reveals how these beloved creatures live, layer by layer!

Inside Out Horse: The Inside Story on the Animal That's Born to Run!

Laugh your way through the intriguing world of sharks with Are You Smarter Than a Shark? Sure to pique the interest and tickle the funny bones of young shark lovers, this lively illustrated nonfiction book has the element that's been missing in other shark books-humor.

Are You Smarter Than a Shark?: Learn How Sharks Survive in their Watery World - 100+ Facts about Sharks!

A preeminent expert on the small wonders of the natural world, David George Gordon playfully and thoughtfully sheds light on the fascinating lives of slugs and snails. Covering everything from snail sex to the manufacture of synthetic slug slime, Gordon takes us on a journey through the languid and magical world of these charismatic invertebrates. From essays like Grow Your Own Escargot to indispensable gardening tips, this book is chock-full of information on the much-maligned mollusks. Whether removing non-native slugs from your garden or following a native snail as it meanders across the forest floor, you'll never look at these underdogs the same way again. David George Gordon is the author of nineteen books about the natural world, including the best-selling Eat-a-Bug Cookbook and The Compleat Cockroach. Karen Luke Fildes is an accomplished artist who has studied at both the Art Institute of Seattle and Chapman University. Both live in Seattle.

The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Sasquatch Books

Uncover one of the world's most fascinating and feared predatory creatures in this innovative 3-dimensional book. Uncover a Shark takes you on a whole new learning experience, layer-by-layer to provide children with an indepth and all encompassing understanding of the subject and its anatomy. Great Whites are one of the most feared and studied mammals of all time. This 16-page book examines the alluring Great White in detail. First the basic elements--their cartilaginous nature, teeth, fins, and gills--then more complex systems are detailed--the cardiopulmonary systems, digestive system, and the acute sensory systems. Each organ or system is intricately placed inside the book to provide a three dimensional view of its size in relation to the rest of the body. Each page is filled with interesting facts and detailed illustrations that desctibe each part. Did you know that engineers study sharks in order to design better ships and rockets since the sharks body is well-suited to gliding through the water? Or that a great white can also eat 10 tons of meat a year but often go several days in between meals. Explore these questions and many others as Uncover a Shark takes you on a jouney you won't forget!

Uncover a Shark: An Uncover It Book (Uncover Books)

Silver Dolphin Books

Uncover a Tarantula examines the structure and anatomy of the largest spiders in the world and provides fascinating facts and information on each exciting page. Learn how these predators capture and kill other insects and animals, use their bodies to protect and camouflage themselves and why their blood is green. This full-color illustrated book combines the best model elements to help readers truly uncover the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique model is easily built, deconstructed, and rebuilt layer-by-layer, system-by-system, just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. Kids will love to see and touch each disgusting but interesting tarantula part!

Uncover a Tarantula: Take a Three-Dimensional Look Inside a Tarantula! (Uncover Books)

Dolphins have long been a source of fascination for humans for their immense intelligence, charming personalities, and magnificent acrobatics. But there are lots of things that we don’t know about these captivating mammals: Did you know that there are 37 different species of dolphins? Or that dolphins drink milk? That they take naps? Or that some scientists believe that the dolphin’s ancestors once walked upright on land? Here, 3-D, layered models let children look through a dolphin's insides while they encounter interesting facts and vivid illustrations along the way.

Uncover a Dolphin (Uncover Books)

Who knew that horses can reach speeds of up to 50 mph, sleep standing up, and drink 8 to 10 gallons of water a day? These are a few of the surprising facts about these majestic animals found in this interactive book. Uncover a Horse, the latest in the popular Uncover It series, features all there is to know about these creatures, from their thundering hooves to their windswept tails. The book is designed so that a unique "model" can be built and deconstructed, one layer at a time, by simply turning the page. Packed with detailed illustrations, fact boxes, and more, this book corrals everything young horse fanciers want to know.

Uncover a Horse (Uncover Books)

Amazing X-rays: Pets reveals amazing details about the animals we love the most-cats, dogs, guinea pigs, horses, and other pets! With this unique book, curious kids can learn about the bones, muscles, and other inner structures of the world's most popular pets. How can a chameleon hold tightly to tree branches? Why does a pond turtle have webbed feet? What's the biggest bone in the parrot's body, and how does it help the parrot fly? Examining the X-rays included in this book explains the answers to these questions and many more. Kids will learn what an animal's bones can tell us about the way it moves, the way it eats, and the way it grows. And with X-rays of both baby and adult animals, they'll get a complete picture of the way these inner structures change throughout the animals' lives. With 16 X-rays and a built-in light box, Amazing X-rays: Pets gives kids tons of opportunities to see what's going on under an animal's skin-and to discover the truly awe-inspiring ways that their bones tell the stories of their lives.

Amazing X-rays: Pets

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