Seashore

Author: Chris Gibson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405373579
Category : Coastal animals
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Discover over 320 species of animals and plants found on the seashores and coastal regions of EuropeFrom the Mediterranean's rocky coasts to the North Sea's salt marshes, spot common animal and plant species with the RSPB Pocket Nature Seashore. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes will help you identify them quickly and accurately. Maps show you what animals and plants to find where and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or a serious quest. RSPB Pocket Nature Seashore fits easily into a pocket - perfect for taking out in the field and an ideal guide for all the family.

RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore

Author: Catherine Brereton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526652641
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated seashore spotter's guide that both children and adults will love to take to the beach, published in collaboration with the RSPB. Ideal for children aged 5+ _______________ Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that there's an animal called a sea potato? Come rain or shine there is always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of the seashore. Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts – you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200 different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this spotter's guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as making sand art. What will you spot? _______________ Full of charming and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the perfect contemporary spotter's guide for young wildlife watchers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this is the fourth book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.

RSPB Handbook of the Seashore

Author: Maya Plass
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN: 9781472962775
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
How often have you visited the seashore and wished you knew more about the diverse and alien wildlife found on the UK's coastline? There are incredible stories to discover about our coastal species so if the tantalising glimpses you've caught of this semi-aquatic environment between the tides has left you curious to learn more the RSPB Handbook of the Seashore is for you. It will help you to easily identify and learn about the life cycles and anatomy of the species you discover, and features useful sections on the tidal cycle, how to read tide tables, where to look, conservation and climate change concerns, and who to call should you come across something unexpected on your next beach visit. Featuring over 200 species accounts - each with a photo, full description, and details of distribution and zonation - this brand new guide is written throughout in engaging text suitable for families, students and anyone who loves to visit the seashore.

RSPB Handbook of the Seashore

Author: Maya Plass
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147293251X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 371

RSPB First Book of the Seashore

Author: Derek Niemann
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408165694
Category : Seashore animals
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
Beautifully illustrated first spotter's guides for 4-7 year-olds.

Seashore

Author: Chris Gibson
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Discover over 320 species of animals and plants found on the seashores and coastal regions of Europe From the Mediterranean�s rocky coasts to the North Sea�s salt marshes, spot common animal and plant species with this pocket-sized guide. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes will help you identify them in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what animals and plants to find where and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. An ideal guide for all the family.

The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline

Author: Steve Trewhella
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691232423
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
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

RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife

Author: Catherine Brereton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526621010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Do you know that rabbits eat their own poo? That butterflies taste with their feet? Or that starfish aren't actually fish? This trusty companion guide uncovers all the mysteries of the extraordinary wildlife that surrounds us. From gorgeous foxgloves and strong oaks to wild foxes and slow snails, get ready to find out about over 195 different animals, plants and other wildlife. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's field guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a butterfly's lifecycle looks like, what pretty flowers grow commonly in gardens and which mushrooms are best to steer clear from ... they may be poisonous! This guide covers all grounds when it comes to nature. Whether you're in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife at home! Includes wildlife watcher tips; activities to try such as being an animal detective and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike. The second title in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds.

RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts

Author: Catherine Brereton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526636824
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you're in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.

Introduction to California Birdlife

Author: Jules Evens
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520242548
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
An introduction to the behavior and natural history of California's birds, organized by their habitats.