Bøger af Stephanie Panlasigui

Get the tabbed guide to plants, animals, and seashells of the Pacific Coast. Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Written by expert naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui, it features nearly 100 of the most common and important animals and plants to know-from birds and fish to crabs, sharks, and more! Plus, the booklet includes other beachcombing finds-like seashells and sea glass-as well as a quick guide to tidepools. The handy booklet is applicable to the coastlines of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is organized by group for quick and easy identification, and it offers the at-a-glance information that you want to know. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiraled guide durable in the field. As an added bonus, it includes tips and suggestions for helping coastal life thrive in this essential habitat. Book Features:Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos of each speciesEntries organized by group to ensure that you quickly find what you're looking forEasy-to-use information for even casual observersTips for helping coastal life in their beach environments

"Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth-and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide variety of life forms. Become a young oceanographer. Learn all about beaches and the plants and animals found there. East Coast expert Erika Zambello and West Coast naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui present a kids' introduction to beach life. The children's book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners"--