"Set off on an adventure and find natural treasures, from spiraled seashells to discarded mermaid's purses. Then learn more about the marine plants and creatures in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors."--

An exhilarating journey of natural renewal through a year with MacArthur fellow Carl Safina Beginning in his kayak in his home waters of eastern Long Island, Carl Safina's The View from Lazy Point takes us through the four seasons to the four points of the compass, from the high Arctic south to Antarctica, across the warm belly of the tropics from the Caribbean to the west Pacific, then home again. We meet Eskimos whose way of life is melting away,...

What kinds of creatures call rock pools home? What's life like in these pools of water? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the fun and fascinating world of coastal tide pools. This colorful and creatively focused guide helps readers enhance their understanding of elementary science curriculum topics such as habitats, conservation, biodiversity, and making observations about the natural world. The clear and...

"Coastal birds are often found high in the sky, walking on the sand, and perched on rocks. These cool creatures have adapted to their coastal habitats, and readers explore these adaptations and much more about the lives of birds on the coast in this fun and fact-filled guide. Fact boxes alert readers to important information, and the clear and concise main text supplements elementary science curriculum topics. Colorful photographs with helpful captions...

"Earth's geography might seem unchanging, but it's changed greatly over the years. Some of the most obvious changes have taken place on Earth's coastlines, where the consequences of human activities are seen in a number of ways. This book explores the different ways Earth's coastlines have changed and why these changes have taken place. Through fact boxes and sidebars, readers will also learn about how people can help prevent these changes from continuing....

"This stunning nature alphabet book explores the fascinating ecosystem of the Pacific West Coast a magnificent area that combines an ancient rainforest, a rugged beach and a vast, open ocean, and where whales, bears, wolves, eagles and a rich variety of marine species thrive in an interconnected web of life ... The text and art have been carefully checked for scientific accuracy. The book also includes a note about the Pacific West Coast and suggestions...

This nonfiction picture book is illustrated with stunning wildlife photographs and tells the story of harbor seals and other marine mammals seeking refuge in a seal garden in the Great Bear Sea.

Examines plant and animal life, seashore riches, the danger from erosion and the potential havoc that people can cause.

"What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world"--