coasts

Fifteen-year-old Sam solves a mystery while treasure hunting on the Australian coast.

Contains captioned aerial photographs of the coastlines of the United States, and includes information about wind, waves, tides, and weather affect the geologic features of these landscapes.

Introduces some of the features of the world's oceans and their coastlines, including currents, waves, tides, sandy beaches, and rocky shores.

Color photos portray America's changing shorelines, from St. John, New Brunswick to the Florida Keys; and from the Baja Peninsula to the Alaska Panhandle.

Offers students an overview of the natural hazards that are threatening the planet's coasts, exploring historic disasters, geologic processes, and natural events that have impacted coastal areas in various regions around the world.

Many people wonder why Sadie McGee lives in a tree overlooking the sea, but only one person knows the truth.

A guide to ten National Seashores, offering a chance to experience varies of activities which are unique to America's coastal playgrounds.

Describes different types of coasts, the animals and plants they support, the resources they provide for humans, how they are endangered, and how they can be protected. Includes case studies and activities.

Examines a variety of communities around the world, the people who live there, and the social, political, cultural, and economical issues they face.

Text and color photos and diagrams present an overview of coasts and islands, covering ocean currents, changing rock faces, plants and wildlife, coral, the formation of beaches and islands, and other related topics.