Author: D. Cpulombe Publisher: Turtleback ISBN: 9780613915038 Category : Science Languages : en Pages :
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An illustrated guide to marine plants and animals includes the characteristics of protozoa, arthropods, sponges, mollusks, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals
Author: Miles O. Hayes Publisher: Pandion Books ISBN: 0981661807 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 300
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Illustrations, photographs and satellite imagery enhance a narrative that presents hard science and makes it accessible and very human. This is a book that investigates the changing face of the coastline through erosion, hurricanes and climate change. This is a book that matters.
Author: J. Duane Sept Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 0691238022 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 224
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The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225 common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms. He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some of the best places in the North Atlantic to view seashore life. Both casual and dedicated beachcombers will find this a handy, enjoyable, and reliable guide. The first full-color photographic guide to North Atlantic seashore life Includes some 300 color photographs and illustrations Makes species identification quick and easy Covers more than 225 common intertidal species found from Canada to Cape Cod Covers rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks Tells how to explore safely and in an environmentally responsible way Provides extensive information on some of the best places to visit in the Atlantic Northeast
Author: Kenneth L. Gosner Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 061800209X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 493
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More than 1,000 illustrations, arranged according to visual similarities, show plant and animal species of the Atlantic Coast from the Bay of Fundy to Cape Hatteras. This guide includes information on how to locate each species by geographic range, tidal range, tidal level, season, topography, and climate.
Author: George O. Poinar Publisher: ISBN: 9780870718540 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Pacific dunes provide a unique habitat for plants, animals, and insects, and anyone who walks along the coast will want to have this illustrated reference handy. While written for the educated public, comprehensive data for biologists studying dune ecology are also included. This guide to exploring the dunes is detailed enough to be used by biologists and ecologists, accessible enough to serve as a field guide to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. A Naturalist's Guide to the Pacific Dunes belongs on every beach house bookshelf from California to Canada.
Author: Joseph K. Gaydos Publisher: Sasquatch Books ISBN: 1632173670 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 221
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Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this book covers wildlife habitats, geodiversity, intertidal and subtidal sea life, and highlights what is unique to this Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
Author: D. Cpulombe
Author: Miles O. Hayes
Author: Gary J. Brusca
Author: Deborah A. Coulombe
Author: J. Duane Sept
Author: Kenneth L. Gosner
Author: George O. Poinar
Author: Joseph K. Gaydos
Author: Deborah A. Coulombe
Author: Deborah A. Coulombe