The secret life of clams: the mysteries and magic of our favorite shellfish

Introduction --

Prologue --

Part One. History and Lore. Chapter 1. Leonardo and ancient clam history ; Chapter 2. Secrets in the middens ; Chapter 3. Bivalve legends ; Chapter 4. Clams as culture --

Part Two. Nomenclature and Biology. Chapter 5. By any other name ; Chapter 6. Anatomy and physiology ; Chapter 7. Sex among the bivalves ; Chapter 8. Growing up, growing old --

Part Three. Business and Pleasure. Chapter 9. It came from beneath the sea ; Chapter 10. Clams in your back yard ; Chapter 11. Low tide, clam rakes, and education ; Chapter 12. They're good for you! ; Chapter 13. Culinary odysseys and epicurean journeys ; Chapter 14. Recipes to die for --

Acknowledgments --

Appendix 1. Clams that fly --

Appendix [2]. Reading group guide --

Appendix [3]. Discussion questions --

Bibliography --

Photo credits --

Index.