Seashore (One Small Square) - Hardcover

Silver, Donald M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071676511X ISBN 13: 9780716765110

Publisher: W H Freeman & Co, 1993

Synopsis

A pop-up book illustrating the plant and animal life of the seashore for young readers.

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Book Description:

From sandy beaches to rocky cliffs, the place where the land meets the sea is an amazing habitat. While exploring at the shore or reading at home, children ages 7 and up will be astonished by the richness and variety of creatures at the water's edge. Beautifully illustrated, with a picture reference and glossary, Seashore is just one volume from the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of hands-on science books, now available in paperback.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: W H Freeman & Co
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 071676511X
• ISBN 13: 9780716765110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Wynne Patricia J.