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Suzanne Sherman—Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist (opens in new tab)

Growing up blind in the Netherlands, Geerat Vermeij learned to navigate the world via touch. Visits to the nearby ocean fostered his fascination with seashells and led to his discoveries on the evolution of both mollusks and their predators. In _Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist_, Suzanne Sherman highlights the value of curiosity and perseverance for K-5 readers.

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