This book contains facts about collecting cards that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of this hobby which includes background history of cards, how it started with Baseball and Bowman and Topps gum packs and has continued on with collectible card games such as Magic and Pokémon, elements of a card, types of cards & collections, research and resources, how to grade a card, the best places...

This book contains facts about collecting shells that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of this hobby which includes background history of shells and mollusks dating back to the Bronze Age, research and resources, the best places to find, buy or trade shells, and how to organize, store and care for a shell collection. There is also a crafts section for the creative use of extra shells....

Presents information on collecting rocks. Explains how to begin collecting rocks including identifying and cleaning rocks, storing and displaying them, and joining a club.