- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (2 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0004723236
- ISBN-13: 978-0004723235
- Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,382,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A brand-new guide to the natural history of the coastline with 240 colour illustrations, published in new flexibinding.
This Collins Gem is published in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design and the refreshed and accessible internal design will enliven this popular subject.
Divided into difference coastline habitats for ease of use, Collins Gem Seashore is an ideal guide for families and children.
Featured habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sand dunes, saltmarsh, shingle and the strandline, with full details of the many species to be found in each
Introductions to seaweeds, worms, molluscs, arthropods, fish, birds and mammals, and many other shore-line inhabitants
Illustrations and full-colour photographs to aid quick identification
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This Collins Gem is published in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design and the refreshed and accessible internal design will enliven this popular subject.
Divided into difference coastline habitats for ease of use, 'Collins Gem Seashore' is an ideal guide for families and children.
• Featured habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sand dunes, saltmarsh, shingle and the strandline, with full details of the many species to be found in each
• Introductions to seaweeds, worms, molluscs, arthropods, fish, birds and mammals, and many other shore-line inhabitants
• Illustrations and full-colour photographs to aid quick identification
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great little book that fits nicely in your pocket. Ideal for the Seashore enthusiast. It has a large number of the most common species found on the shores of Britain and gives brief descriptions of the species and habitat as well as useful hints if there are similar species and how to tell them apart.
I am a marine ranger and I take this with me whereever I go as it is idea in size and doesn't get in the way, and brilliant practical tool for any enthusiast!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this little book recently whilst on holiday. Having other guides to nature - birds, mushrooms, butterflies etc - the one thing I was missing was a book on the seashore. When I spotted this, I jumped on it.
The first thing which makes this perfect is the size; it is small enough to easily and comfortably fit into your pocket. This of course means that you can easily carry it with you for instant identification. Secondly, the way that it is laid out also enables easy identification; each section is colour-coded and represents a particualr kind of seashore (i.e., rocky coast, sand-dunes, sand and shingle beaches and so on). This means, for beginners like me, it really couldn't be easier. And not only are the creatures included but there is also identification for the plants that you may see.
I love this little book. Although I do not live near the sea, whenever I visit it I shall defintiely be taking this little treasure along with me.
The first thing which makes this perfect is the size; it is small enough to easily and comfortably fit into your pocket. This of course means that you can easily carry it with you for instant identification. Secondly, the way that it is laid out also enables easy identification; each section is colour-coded and represents a particualr kind of seashore (i.e., rocky coast, sand-dunes, sand and shingle beaches and so on). This means, for beginners like me, it really couldn't be easier. And not only are the creatures included but there is also identification for the plants that you may see.
I love this little book. Although I do not live near the sea, whenever I visit it I shall defintiely be taking this little treasure along with me.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is small enough to tuck away and has already helped identify a couple of things while out rockpooling with the kids - ideal!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Seashore
I moved to the coast about 5 years ago and decided to get educated about the wildlife around me and this little book doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MJ
Connect with your world
Took this to the seaside & we were amazed to be able to identify 8 different types of seaweed. It's a lovely way of encouraging the children to take an interest in the world around... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Buy the best
Collins Wild Guide - Seashore is BRILLIANT!
Excellent reference book. Handy pocket size and clear photo's make identification easy. This book has become my bible whilst teaching at Beach school and also in completing my... Read more
Published 5 months ago by stumpy
fun for the kids at the seaside
a great little pocket-sized book for the kids to take to the seaside. and at a great price. Lots of useful photos for recognising all sorts of creatures on the seashore and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. reid
really handy little book
I brought this for my husband who has just done a countryside management course- we live by the sea so he wanted to extend his knowledge to our shoreline as well. Read more
Published 10 months ago by emma thomas
rockpools
I have three children and we often visit the beach all year round - I really wish i'd bought one years ago - it list everything you can find in a rock pool including the seaweed! Read more
Published 10 months ago by busy mum
really rate
i really rate the collins gems books buy them for my partner perfect for pocket reading and the detail and information is top quality.
Published 15 months ago by tex
useful for all ages
I bought this book before a visit to West Williamston wildlife reserve in Pembrokeshire. There were so many different species there, and with this tiny book they were easy to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. M. Williams
Collins Gem Seashore book
Brilliantly useful little book. Arrived on time and in perfect condition. Very happy with my purchase.
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by S. Durham
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