seashore biology

Presents a guide to over 475 marine subjects, providing an introduction to the seas, seashore, tides, and waves, and featuring illustrations and descriptions of various species of plants and animals found along the seashore.

Nearly 700 color photographs and text introduce the common name, scientific name, habitat, and range of sea-shore creatures.

Describes the characteristics of the animals and plants that live on different types of seashore.

Introduces readers to the many varieties of animal and plant life found at the shore, and describes their habitat among the rocks and in the tides and sand.

Easy-to-read text and illustrations introduce plants and animals that live on the seashore.

Text and pictures present the animals of the seashore.

Describes beachcomber projects such as making sand lanterns, pebble sculptures, shell mobiles, beach-glass window ornaments, beachcomber's collages, fish, models, bayberry candles, and a clambake.

"More than 236 different plant and animal groups that you will find at the water's edge, from manatees and sharks in the ocean to algae and dragonflies in the pond; all the images and clues you need to identify your finds, including detailed descriptions of appearance, behavior, and habitat; fun facts about waterways and water creatures, such as why the oceans have tides but the Great Lakes don't, where tsunamis occur most often, how to keep a hermit crab for a pet, and much more; special 'on location' sections featuring 16 distinctive water's edge destinations throughout North America, from Barrow, Alaska, to Sanibel Island, Florida; exclusive bonus! Steve Leatherman ('Dr. Beach'), creator of the famous annual Top 10 beaches, recommends North America's 20 all-time top beaches, 10 top rivers, and 5 top Great Lakes destinations"--P. [4] of cover.

Presents information on the animals, plants, and general characteristics of seashores.