Product Description
Investigates the tiny ecosystem of a small square of seashore, exposing the interdependence among natural creatures and their environment and instructing children how to collect, study, and sketch what they find.
From the Back Cover
Whether it's a sandy beach sloping gently into the sea. . .or a steep, rocky cliff pounded by crashing waves. . .there's more going on at the shore than meets the eye. A host of fascinating creatures live at the place where land meets sea--from the mysterious ghost crab to stinging jellyfish. Spend a day at the beach, or a rainy day at home, with this up-close look at one small square of a rich and exciting habitat. Seashore is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide of the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square an eye-opening series originally published in hardcover--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small cross section at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. "Science education at its best."--Science Books and Films. Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
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