Description |
287 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm. |
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National Geographic field guides
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Note |
"Beaches, shorelines, riverbanks"--Cover. |
Summary |
"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. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-277) and index. |
Subject |
Seashore biology -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Seashore animals -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Seashore ecology -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Intertidal organisms -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Intertidal animals -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Intertidal ecology -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Coasts -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Beaches -- North America -- Guidebooks.
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Beachcombing.
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Added Author |
Williams, Jack.
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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Added Title |
Field guide to the water's edge |
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Water's edge |
ISBN |
9781426208683 paperback $21.95 |
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1426208685 paperback |
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