seashore ecology

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.

Provides an introduction to food chains and food webs, examines food chains in action in various seashore habitats, and looks at what happens when the chain is broken.

"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 an introduction to beaches, in simple text with illustrations, including information on how they are form and what kinds of plants and animals live there.

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

Walking by the seashore, a child observes sand, waves, plants, and animals.

Photographs and simple rebuses describe things that can be seen at the beach.

David spends the day at the seashore with his family and makes many discoveries about the types of plants, animals, birds, shells, and other items found on the beach.

With photographs and text, Seashore Life is a fascinating introduction to this important environment.