Download or read book The Beachcomber s Companion written by Anna Marlis Burgard and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that “inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore” (Providence Journal). The Beachcomber’s Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own beach discoveries. A handy resource section offers tips on how to prepare before setting out on a shoreline adventure, from the beachcomber’s commandments to must-have items for every beachcombing toolkit and advice on preserving shells. Awash with information and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is an essential companion for all who love the ocean’s shore, asbreezy, inviting, and delightful as a day at the beach. “Loaded with interesting information, charming anecdotes, and useful hints.” —Dr. David L. Pawson, Emeritus Senior Scientist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Download or read book Florida s Living Beaches written by Blair Witherington and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Florida's Living Beaches (2007) was widely praised. Now, the second edition of this supremely comprehensive guide has even more to satisfy the curious beachcomber, including expanded content and additional accounts with more than 1800 full-color photographs, maps, and illustrations. It heralds the living things and metaphorical life along the state's 700 miles of sandy beaches. The expanded second edition now identifies and explains over 1400 curiosities, with lavishly illustrated accounts organized into Beach Features, Beach Animals, Beach Plants, Beach Minerals, and Hand of Man.
Download or read book Beachcomber s Companion written by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida s Seashells written by Blair E. Witherington and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Descriptive accounts, distribution maps, and 265 color photographs describe 252 species of mollusk shells as beachcombers are likely to find them"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book The Beachcomber s Guide to Seashore Life of California written by J. Duane Sept and published by Harbour Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The California coast is one of the world's richest, most diverse habitats for intertidal marine life. It is also the site of one the world's greatest population concentrations and tourist destinations. Until now, the many millions of people living on and visiting California's coastline have gone without a guide to aid in exploring the abundant seashore life right under their noses. The revised edition of The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California changes everything. In a book that is as visually stunning as it is informative, Duane Sept dedicates full-colour photographs and thorough descriptions to each of the most common plants and animals to be found along the saltwater shores of California. Each entry includes the most useful common names for the species along with the scientific or Latin name; a description of its distinguishing physical features or behaviour; and information on its size, habitat and range. There are also sections on understanding tides and intertidal habitats, lists of the best beachcombing sites in California and tips on how to observe seashore life in an ecologically friendly manner. Scientifically accurate, yet simple and straightforward in approach, The revised edition of The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California is the perfect companion for every interested observer - the family or the school group, the Sunday beach-walker or the career naturalist.
Download or read book A Beachcomber s Guide to Fossils written by Bob Gale and published by Wormsloe Foundation Nature Boo. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of years before humans began visiting Atlantic and Gulf coast beaches, amazing creatures roamed this region. They are gone now but left behind fossil treasures you can pick up today. A Beachcomber's Guide to Fossils uses hundreds of color close-up photos and detailed descriptions to show you how to recognize these exciting finds. This field guide will help you uncover mysteries hiding among the seashells, sand, and driftwood. You'll learn to identify remnant bones and teeth from mammoths, sharks, armadillos, tortoises, and many other prehistoric giants.
Download or read book Beachcombing for Japanese Glass Floats written by Amos L. Wood and published by Binford & Mort Publishing. This book was released on 1985 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marsh Mud and Mummichogs written by Evelyn B. Sherr and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and curiosity-rousing book blends scientific fact with a timely conservation message and anecdotes of a family's encounters with nature. It is an invitingly readable guided tour of the flora, fauna, and landscape of the distinctive Georgia coast.
Download or read book Hoshino s Alaska written by Michio Hoshino and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-04-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michio Hoshino traveled from his native Japan to Alaska in 1972 for what was to be a two-week trip. Enchanted, he stayed for three months, then returned to live there in 1978, undertaking a lifelong career as a naturalist and photographer driven by a deep commitment to and curiosity about the region. Killed by a bear while traveling in Russia in 1996, he is still widely regarded as the preeminent photographer of the Alaskan wilderness for his breathtakingly beautiful photographs, at once majestic and intimate. Hoshino's Alaska celebrates his life and work by collecting nearly 150 of his bestimages, along with insightful excerpts from his writings, and essays by his close friend and translator Karen Colligan-Taylor and by author and photographer Lynn Schoolerrevealing both the heart of Alaska and of the man behind the lens.
Download or read book Seashells of New England written by Sandy Allison and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format for beachcombers, amateur naturalists, and anyone else who loves the beach. Includes advice on how and where to find great shells.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline written by Steve Trewhella and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the beachcombing experience; the wind in your face, the smell of salt spray, the roar of the ocean; it’s an assault on the senses, the perfect tonic. From time immemorial people have been drawn to the beach to collect practical resources as well as mysterious objects that have fuelled myth and folklore – it is our inherent hunter-gatherer instinct. The beach strandline is also a wildlife habitat, home to a unique community of plants and animals, many found nowhere else. They create a rich and ever-changing oasis of life in the otherwise harsh environment of the beach. Whether you are a seasoned beachcomber, a casual visitor or an enthusiastic naturalist, this book is for you. It will satisfy your curiosity about each treasure found cast up on the beach, be it a pretty seashell or an exotic ocean voyager. • Descriptions of common and rare beach finds, both natural and man-made • Clear photographs showing objects and species as found on the strandline and in their natural habitat • Suggestions for family activities related to beachcombing • A comprehensive account of the living flora and fauna of the beach strandline • Information on threats and conservation measures for the marine and coastal environment
Download or read book Unusual Creatures written by Michael Hearst and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Flying Feet written by Anna Burgard and published by . This book was released on 2005-02-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a true tale, two master dancers compete for the chance to teach the people of Ballyconneely, Ireland, how to dance.
Download or read book Shrimp Country written by Anna Marlis Burgard and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fresh and delicious culinary tour of coastal America! Shrimp Country invites readers to discover the southern shorelines from Texas to the Carolinas, savoring the region's sea air, salty characters, and succulent shrimp.
Download or read book The Confessions of a Beachcomber written by Edmund James Banfield and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 1908 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facsimile reprint of an edition first published in London in 1908. Includes the original text and all 53 original illustrations and map (some were omitted from editions and reprints since 1908). This is Banfield's story of life on Dunk Island in the early 20th century with details of the island's geography, history, flora and fauna. With an introduction by Banfield's biographer, Michael Noonan. The English-born author's other books include 'My Tropic Isle' and 'Tropic Days'.
Download or read book Northwest Know How Beaches written by Rena Priest and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Beaches showcases the majestic, quirky, and unique beaches of the Washington and Oregon coastline through facts, history, legend, and lovely illustrations. There are few things more treasured in the Pacific Northwest than its beaches. This celebratory guide features more than 30 favorite coastal and island beaches in Washington and Oregon, providing tips for visiting, fun facts, natural history, and native lore. Charming illustrations will capture the roar of the surf, the call of the wildlife, and the beauty of our beaches. Sure to delight the avid beachcomber and curious visitor alike, this makes the perfect gift and guide for PNW beach-lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Download or read book Insect Superpowers written by Kate Messner and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons! Extraordinary skills! Within the pages of this book, 18 awesomely real superheroes and supervillains come to life, each possessing powers far beyond the average insect. Meet the Malevolent Mimic, who wickedly disguises itself as a harmless pink orchid, only to shred unsuspecting butterflies! Or the Great Glue Shooter, who can shoot a smelly glue—from its face! Award-winning nonfiction author Kate Messner teams up with the talented Jillian Nickell in this action-packed exploration of the incredible insect abilities found in the natural world.
