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

An illustrated guide to slugs and snails, this book serves as a field guide to the friendly slimy creatures. Covering everything from snail sex to the importance of slugs in our ecosystem, Gordon takes us on a journey through the slow and magical world of this gentle species. Including short essays like "Grow Your Own Escargot" to informational chapters titled "Look Ma, No Operculum!" this book is chock-full of information, without the dull tone of a textbook. Gordon chronicles the lessons the human world can learn from the mullosks: the importance of slowing down. The slow lane is a well-trav.;Common and scientific names of land slugs and snails used in this book -- Introduction : Why slow and steady wins the race -- Slug and snail basics -- A gastropod gallery -- Seven wonders of snaildom -- Sharing our gardens : coexisting with snails and slugs.