Perfect for summer, especially if you’re at the beach, and always fun to go through with your children, this 10-year-old volume is both an art book and a science book — with Professor Sandy Carlson, a paleontologist and biologist, taking care of the latter. Josie Iselin provides the photography, Carlson provides the text, introducing seashells in all their variety and explaining why they look like they do. (Harry N. Abrams/June 2007)

By Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, associate professor of Asian American studies. From the publisher’s description: “The ‘American Dream’ that suburban life is supposed to represent is shown to rest on a racialized, segregated social order meant to be enjoyed only by whites. Although it is a case study of New Jersey, In Lady Liberty’s Shadow offers crucial insights that can shed fresh light on the national immigration debate.” (Rutgers University Press/June 2017)

By Emma K. Grigg, a post-doctoral research associate in the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Tammy M. Donaldson, both of whom are certified applied animal behaviorists. Topics include current understandings of what good quality of life means for dogs — what they need to be happy and well adjusted (nutrition, physical and mental exercise, socialization, vet care); and recommended humane training approaches. (5m Publishing/June 2017)

By Andrew L. Waterhouse, professor of enology; and Gavin L. Sacks and David W. Jeffery. From the publisher’s description: “Wine chemistry inspires and challenges with its complexity, and while this is intriguing, it can also be a barrier to further understanding. The topic is demystified in Understanding Wine Chemistry … which provides an accessible reference text for scientists and scientifically trained winemakers alike.” (John Wiley & Sons/August 2016)