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- The sea is not made of water : life between the tides / by Nicolson, Adam,1957-author.(CARDINAL)518474; Boxer, Kate,1961-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)863886; Nicolson, Rosie,illustrator.;
Includes biliographical references (pages 355-359) and index.Introduction: the marvellous -- Part 1. Animals -- 1. Sandhopper -- 2. Prawn -- 3. Winkle -- 4. Crab -- 5. Anemone -- 6. Heraclitus on the shore -- Part II. Planetary connection -- 7. Tide -- 8. Rock -- Part III. People -- 9. Sacrifice -- 10. Survival -- 11. Belief -- 12. Three steps to the modern -- Conclusion: the last pool."Few places are as familiar as the shore - and few as full of mystery and surprise. How do sandhoppers inherit an inbuilt compass from their parents? How do crabs understand the tides? How can the death of one winkle guarantee the lives of its companions? What does a prawn know? In The Sea is Not Made of Water, Adam Nicolson explores the natural wonders of the intertidal and our long human relationship with it. The physics of the seas, the biology of anemone and limpet, the long history of the earth, and the stories we tell of those who have lived here: all interconnect in this zone where the philosopher, scientist and poet can meet and find meaning. In this blend of fascinating, surprising ecology and luminous human history, Adam Nicolson gives an invitation to the shoreline. Anyone who chooses can look beyond their own reflection and find the marvellous there, waiting an inch beneath their nose"--Publisher's description.- Subjects: Seashore.; Intertidal ecology.; Intertidal organisms.;
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- Bloodworms and other wriggly beach dwellers / by Lawrence, Ellen,1967-author.(CARDINAL)398769;
"Learn about tiny creatures on the beach."--Ages 5-8.Includes bibliographical references and index.Secret beach dwellers -- Going hunting! -- Fierce fangs -- Meet a lugworm -- Sandy poop -- Meet a sand mason worm -- Tentacle time! -- Meet a king ragworm -- Baby ragworms -- Science lab -- Science words.590LAccelerated Reader AR- Subjects: Seashore animals; Intertidal organisms; Seashore ecology; Beaches;
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- National Geographic field guide to the water's edge / by Leatherman, Stephen P.(CARDINAL)333015; Williams, Jack.(CARDINAL)754493; National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-277) and index.The water's edge : On the edge ; Forces of change ; Life at the water's edge -- Field guide : Beachcombing ; Invertebrates ; Insects & other invertebrates ; Fish ; Reptiles & amphibians ; Birds ; Mammals ; Plants -- Top choices from Dr. Beach : All time top 20 beaches ; Top 10 river sites ; Top 5 Great Lakes beaches -- Further resources: Safety at the water's edge."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"--Page 4 of cover.- Subjects: Guidebooks.; Beachcombing.; Beaches; Coasts; Intertidal animals; Intertidal ecology; Intertidal organisms; Seashore animals; Seashore biology; Seashore ecology;
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- A Sierra Club naturalist's guide to the North Atlantic coast : Cape Cod to Newfoundland / by Berrill, Michael.(CARDINAL)515074; Berrill, Deborah,1948-(CARDINAL)515056; Sierra Club.(CARDINAL)139586;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 440-446) and index.- Subjects: Natural history; Natural history; Coastal ecology; Coastal ecology;
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- Atlantic shorelines : natural history and ecology / by Bertness, Mark D.,1949-(CARDINAL)328172;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Natural history; Coastal ecology; Shores;
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- Pacific reef and shore : a photo guide to Northwest marine life / by Harbo, Rick M.,author.(CARDINAL)893733;
"Still compact and the perfect size for travelling, Pacific Reef and Shore has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America-from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for species verification, giving readers an overview of local sea life without weighing them down as they explore the shore. The world's oceans contain mysteries that scientists are discovering every day. While the depths of the Pacific may seem a world away, the intertidal zones are at the fingertips of any diver, kayaker or beach stroller curious about the various plants and wildlife that dwell there. Lightweight, inexpensive and accessible, Pacific Reef and Shore is the indispensable reference for any curious visitor to the shore."--- Subjects: Reef organisms; Reef organisms; Seashore animals; Seashore animals; Seashore plants; Seashore plants;
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- Coastal plants from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral / by Stuckey, Irene H.(Irene Hawkins),1911-2001.(CARDINAL)321497; Gould, Lisa Lofland.(CARDINAL)321496;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-288) and index."This illustrated guidebook introduces readers to 125 frequently encountered wildflowers and other plants that grow in coastal habitats from Massachusetts to central Florida. Drawn from the authors' many years of studying, photographing, and teaching others about plants and their habitats, the book emphasizes species that grow in areas influenced by salt water and salt spray - including beaches, dunes, salt marshes, intertidal shores, coastal cliffs, and brackish waters - but also includes plants that grow in habitats that border marine ecosystems, such as coastal woodlands and freshwater estuaries."."Organized by plant family, the guide provides the scientific and common names for each species, notes about its range and habitat, and a detailed botanical description that includes information about its growth habits and life history, flowers and fruits, human uses, and importance to wildlife. Color photographs by the authors accompany the entries, and information about closely related or easily confused species makes precise identification even easier. The book also features an overview of coastal habitats and a section on planning field trips to coastal areas, as well as a glossary, list of selected natural areas to visit, and reference section."."This guide will appeal to everyone from the budding naturalist out to enjoy a day at the beach to the professional scientist seeking accurate, current information about coastal plants."--BOOK JACKET.- Subjects: Illustrated works.; Coastal plants; Coastal plants;
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