Seashore
Published on 29. February 2008
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7460-8864-7 (ISBN)
Description
Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs live in other animals' shells? And what happens when seabirds drink too much sea water? Beginner readers can find the answers to these questions, and lots of other exciting facts, in this colourful book illustrated with photographs. Specially written for children beginning to read on their own, with easy-to-read text prepared with the help of a reading expert. Includes internet links to websites with video clips of seashore life and online activities.
Chapters in this book include:
- Beside the sea
- Turning tides
- Rocky pools
- Shiny seashells
- Plant life
- Seaweed
- Flying feeders
- Up and under
- Staying safe
- Beach babies
- Making waves
- Coral reefs
- Cool coasts
- Seashore treasures
Chapters in this book include:
- Beside the sea
- Turning tides
- Rocky pools
- Shiny seashells
- Plant life
- Seaweed
- Flying feeders
- Up and under
- Staying safe
- Beach babies
- Making waves
- Coral reefs
- Cool coasts
- Seashore treasures
Reviews / Votes
'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino ReadsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 6 years
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7460-8864-7 (9780746088647)
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Persons
Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.
Content
Chapters in this book include:
- Beside the sea
- Turning tides
- Rocky pools
- Shiny seashells
- Plant life
- Seaweed
- Flying feeders
- Up and under
- Staying safe
- Beach babies
- Making waves
- Coral reefs
- Cool coasts
- Seashore treasures
- Beside the sea
- Turning tides
- Rocky pools
- Shiny seashells
- Plant life
- Seaweed
- Flying feeders
- Up and under
- Staying safe
- Beach babies
- Making waves
- Coral reefs
- Cool coasts
- Seashore treasures