pacific coast (u.s.)

In a fight between an otter and a crab, who would win? Explores the unique abilities of both species and the relationship between predator and prey.

Describes common snakes of the Southwest and West coast of the United States, from the western diamondback rattlesnake to the lyre snake and sidewinder.

Examines some of the unusual animals that are native to the Pacific coast of the United States, such as the tufted puffin, the brown pelican, the California condor, and the gray whale. Includes what the animals look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and the dangers they face from humans.

Chronicles true ghost stories from Washington State, Oregon, and California, including those about the gold miners of Bodie State Historic Park, the Whaley House in San Diego, and the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Chronicles the difficulties encountered by George Davidson and others as they attempted to create nautical charts to complete the U.S. Coast Survey of the West Coast in the mid-nineteenth century.

Photographs and text tell all about sea otters, which are mammals that belong to the weasel family. Efforts to save these otters from extinction is also discussed.