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Barraud, Ned,

At the beach : explore & discover the New Zealand seashore / Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler. - Nelson, N.Z. : Craig Potton Pub., 2012. - 32 pages; colour illustrations; 24 cm.

"Includes a removable waterproof, quick reference guide to common seashore animals"--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Sandy beaches -- What lives on sandy beaches? -- Mudflats -- What lives on mudflats? -- Rocky shores -- What lives on rocky shores? -- Crabs -- Shells you might find on the beach -- Shellfish -- Sea stars, kina & sea anenomes -- Seaweeds, sponges & sandhoppers -- Fish, jellyfish & shrimps -- Birds.

At the Beach is a delightful introduction to the natural history of the New Zealand seashore. The stage is set with beautiful, factually correct illustrations (including detailed cross-sections) of three familiar habitats - the sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats. Many of the plants and animals that play a part in these rich ecosystems are shown in situ, and readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of: crabs; sea stars, kina and sea anemones; shellfish; seaweeds, sponges and sandhoppers; fish, jellyfish & shrimps; birds. Aimed at children 5-8 years old, but with appeal for anyone curious about New Zealand's natural environment, At the Beach is a must for the home, bach, classroom and library. Comes with a removable, waterproof quick-reference guide to common seashore animals.


Junior, primary.

ISBN: 9781877517747 (hbk.) : $29.99 9781877517730 (pbk.) : $19.99 9781877517730 (pbk.) 1877517739 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Seashore animals--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.
Seashore plants--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.
Seashore biology--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 578.76990993