Life on Intertidal Rocks: Identifying Marine Life of the North Atlantic Coast, Including Tidepools and the Intertidal Zones - Cherie Hunter Day

Descriere Life on Intertidal Rocks: Identifying Marine Life of the North Atlantic Coast, Including Tidepools and the Intertidal Zones - Cherie Hunter Day

\nIdentify marine life of the North Atlantic Coast with this pocket-size guide.\n \n \nWhether you're strolling along the beach, wading across a tidepool, or snorkeling with your family, you're bound to encounter a variety of marine life. If you're curious about the underwater organisms you see, then Life on Intertidal Rocks by Cherie Hunter Day is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify intertidal plants and animals.\n \n \nThe booklet begins with introductions to intertidal zones, intertidal species, and tidepools, \nfollowed by brief discussions of important aspects of intertidal life, such as water temperature and food. A field guide section presents nearly 100 species of marine life, organized by zones/habitats and groups such as algae, crabs, mussels, sea stars, and sponges. Determine which zone and habitat you are in, then turn to the correct section and compare the organism you've found with the species shown. Cherie's professional illustrations and visual descriptions help you to identify each species.\n \n \nThis guide is applicable to the intertidal zone of the North Atlantic's rocky coast, from Rhode Island north to the Bay of Fundy, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Nova Scotia.\n \n \nBook Features: \n \n \n- Simple guide to marine life identification \n \n- Nearly 100 species of intertidal plants and animals \n \n- Introductions to intertidal zones, tidepools, and more \n \n- Professional illustrations with key markings for identification \n \n- Small format that fits into a pocket or pack \n\n

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