seashore biology

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.

Describes the ways in which seagulls, crabs, snails, jellyfish, corals, and other seashore creatures find their food.

Explains how waves, sand, and pebbles form at the seashore and describes animals, plants, and shells which can be seen when the tide goes out. Includes experiments and activities.

Discusses fish, seabirds, lobsters and crabs, seahorses, and other interesting forms of animal life that make their homes in or near the sea.

Describes the many different objects found on a beach, how to preserve them for a collection, and how to use them in handicrafts and in cooking.

A guide to identifying and appreciating the animals, plants, and different types of seashores along the Atlantic Coast of the United States.

An illustrated guide to the characteristics of some of the 200,000 different plants and animals that live in the ocean.

A guide to 475 species of animals and plants found along the seashore, including algae, flowering plants, worms, sponges, starfish, anthropods, shellfish, and birds.