Discusses the characteristics of coasts around the world, including how coastlines recede and advance, climatic conditions, hurricanes and tsunamis, seashore plants and animals, and how people live in coastal communities.
Provides a definition of a coast, looks at some of the different landforms, plants, animals, and other natural features of coasts, and discusses the dangers posed to coasts by pollution.
Victoria, having grown up on the coast of Maine hearing legends of the sea from her Grannie, is disappointed when Sam, a local boy, saves her from drowning, and remains captivated by the notion that the sea will demand a reckoning.
Full-color, illustrated photographs introduce readers to various coastlines around the world, how they have changed over time, environmental issues that have affected the world's coastlines, and changing sea levels.
the past, present, and future of rising sea levels
Fagan, Brian M
Traces the history of rising sea levels since the Ice Age, and discusses the past, present, and future consequences of these rising sea levels for humanity.
Presents an introduction to coastlines, examining how they were formed, coastal weather patterns and natural processes, and the animals, humans, and industries found in coastline environments.
Explores the different forces that act to change Earth's coastlines, including the effect of humans in the process and what can be done to lessen our impact.
