A fascinating introduction to the different habitats and creatures to be found along the coastline. With over 240 colour photographs, this is the ideal guide to take on seashore rambles.
Divided into different coastline habitats for ease of use, Collins Gem Seashore is the ideal guide for families and children.
Featured habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sand dunes, saltmarsh, shingle and the strandline.
The book includes full details of the many species to be found within each habitat.
Introductions to seaweeds, worms, molluscs, arthopods, fish, birds and mammals, and many other shore-line inhabitants are presented in a clear, accessible manner.
This portable, informative book is perfect for any excursion to the shore.
| ISBN: | 9780007178599 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2004 |
| Author: | Rod PrestonMafham, Ken PrestonMafham |
| Publisher: | Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | Collins Gem |
| Genres: |
Reference works Sea life and the seashore: general interest Molluscs (malacology) Zoology: marine and freshwater mammals Coastal wetlands / tidal flats / mudflats Conservation of wildlife and habitats Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest Marine biology Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest The Earth: natural history: general interest |