An Illustrated Coastal Year: The seashore uncovered season by season - Hardcover

Lewis, Celia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1472911709 ISBN 13: 9781472911704

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2015

Synopsis

They say that no one in the British Isles lives more than an hour or two from the coast, a coastline of contrasts with scenery that changes from estuaries, shingle beaches, saltmarshes and sand dunes, to rocky shores, rugged cliffs, machair and bustling harbours.

Our shores are teeming with wildlife, be it in the water, on the tideline, clinging to cliffs or in the skies above them, and this beautiful book you can learn more about familiar and favourite coastal species and some intriguing lesser-known marine creatures.

Season by season, Celia Lewis's wonderful illustrations show the flowers, birds, animals, fish and insects found at that time of year. Her craft projects, using driftwood, pebbles and shells, are suitable for all ages and will encourage you to put beachcombed mementos to surprising uses. Or get creative with food and work some foraged ingredients into tasty recipes by Celia and many of our best seafood chefs.

We all love spending time near the water's edge, so next time you feel like stretching your legs along a coastal path, fancy a day trip to the seaside or are planning balmy summer holidays, dip into An Illustrated Coastal Year and be inspired by the incredible diversity of wildlife to be found around our little archipelago.

About this title

Review:

Lewis captures the spectacular shades of the British coastline with a deft and colourful touch. BBC Wildlife This beautifully illustrated book will enhance any visit to the seaside. --Coast

Book Description:

An amusing and informative anthology of coastal wildlife throughout the year.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472911709
• ISBN 13: 9781472911704
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192