Bibliograph

Seashore, written by David Burnie ; consultant, John Woodward

Type

Label

Seashore, written by David Burnie ; consultant, John Woodward

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seashore

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

976397236

Responsibility statement

written by David Burnie ; consultant, John Woodward

Series statement

Gale eBooks

Summary

This book is for children curious about the seashore and its aquatic life. Explore the beach and find out about shell shapes, what lives in rockpools, and find out the answer to questions such as "What causes tides?" It includes activities, like making a paper boat, and plenty of fun facts

Table Of Contents

The seashore -- What shapes the shore? -- Making waves -- Tides and tidal zones -- Signs in the sand -- Beach detective -- High and dry -- Just visiting -- Shell shapes -- Borers and burrowers -- Seashore fish -- Look carefully -- Underwater garden -- Holding on -- Life adrift -- Making a meal -- Danger, keep clear! -- Life in the dunes -- Sandy shores -- Coastal corals -- Shingle beach -- Rocky shore -- Rock pool -- Muddy shore and salt marsh -- Mangrove swamp -- Harbor and pier

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