National Geographic field guide to the water's edge

Leatherman, Stephen P. (Author). Williams, Jack. (Added Author). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary: "More than 236 different plant and animal groups that you will find at the water's edge, from manatees and sharks in the ocean to algae and dragonflies in the pond; all the images and clues you need to identify your finds, including detailed descriptions of appearance, behavior, and habitat; fun facts about waterways and water creatures, such as why the oceans have tides but the Great Lakes don't, where tsunamis occur most often, how to keep a hermit crab for a pet, and much more; special 'on location' sections featuring 16 distinctive water's edge destinations throughout North America, from Barrow, Alaska, to Sanibel Island, Florida; exclusive bonus! Steve Leatherman ('Dr. Beach'), creator of the famous annual Top 10 beaches, recommends North America's 20 all-time top beaches, 10 top rivers, and 5 top Great Lakes destinations"--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781426209390
ISBN: 1426209398
ISBN: 9781426209383
Physical Description: print
335 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 21 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Beaches, shorelines, riverbanks"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-277) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The water's edge : On the edge ; Forces of change ; Life at the water's edge -- Field guide : Beachcombing ; Invertebrates ; Insects & other invertebrates ; Fish ; Reptiles & amphibians ; Birds ; Mammals ; Plants -- Top choices from Dr. Beach : All time top 20 beaches ; Top 10 river sites ; Top 5 Great Lakes beaches -- Further resources: Safety at the water's edge --Speciel section for beach lovers : All about beaches ; What makes a beach great? ; Beach buzz.