This portable-sized book is packaged in a sturdy collection box that kids can fill with their favorite shells, coral, beach glass, driftwood, and other beach discoveries. The box also holds a colorful mesh bag for collecting samples, and a magnifying jar for examining natural treasures up close. By focusing only on the most common shells, insects, flora, and fauna, the guide will give kids instant gratification as they spot a seagull (or its footprints), dragonflies, and shells common to bay and ocean beaches on both coasts, such as conch, scallops, and slipper shells--and much, much more. The juciest factoids (where to dig for mussels, how to hold a hermit crab, how to make a wind chime out of jingle shells) will appear with beautiful detailed photos. Treasure box/kit dimensions are 8 x 10 x 2 1/2.