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At the Beach - Explore & Discover the New Zealand Seashore Book

Author
Ned Barraud, Gillian Candler
Year
2012
Publisher / Organisation
Potton & Burton
Month
October
Pages
32
ISBN / ISSN
9781877517730
Keywords
seashore, beach, kids
Summary
At the Beach is a delightful introduction to the natural history of the New Zealand seashore. The stage is set with beautiful, factually correct illustrations (including detailed cross-sections) of three familiar habitats – the sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats. Many of the plants and animals that play a part in these rich ecosystems are shown in situ, and readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of: crabs; sea stars, kina and sea anemones; shellfish; seaweeds, sponges and sandhoppers; fish, jellyfish & shrimps; birds. Aimed at children 5–8 years old, but with appeal for anyone curious about New Zealand's natural environment, At the Beach is a must for the home, bach, classroom and library.