Be an eyewitness to the secrets of the seashore and the challenging lives of the creatures that survive its demanding conditions. See how a sea urchin disguises itself. Find out how a crab grows a new leg. Discover how big seaweed can grow. Book jacket.
Describes different types of coastlines, including mudflats, high cliffs, and sandy beaches, and the animals and plants living there. Also suggests ways to keep the shores clean and natural so that their wildlife can flourish.
"A general guide to the seashore starts with the shoreline and then discusses the rocks, seaweed, shells, tide pools, and sea life to be found there. The precise, colorful photos are magnificent. . . ."--"The Horn Book."