coastal ecology

Photographs, illustrations, and text introduce children to the beach environment, describing the plants, animals, and fish found on and along the world's coasts, as well as the natural and man-made forces that shape them.

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

Guide to birds, plants, seashore creatures, fishes, whales, etc. of N. America's eastern shores.

Guide to birds, plants, seashore creatures, fishes, whales, etc. of N. America's western shore.

Describes the characteristics of the two different types of coastlines that exist throughout the world and the plants and animals that are found there.

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.

Presents an examination of coastal water environments providing information on the physical characteristics of the fish that live there, including its microbes, plants, and other life.

Discusses the ecosystems of American coastal areas, their importance to man and to nature, and the problems caused by man's interference with the natural environment.