National Geographic field guide to the water's edge
By: Stephen Leatherman and Jack Williams
Contributors: Williams, Jack; National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Series: National Geographic field guides
Publisher: National Geographic
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9781426208683; 9781426209390
Subjects: Intertidal ecology; Guidebooks; Seashore animals; Coasts; Intertidal organisms; Seashore ecology; Beachcombing; Intertidal animals; Seashore biology; Beaches
Other titles: Field guide to the water's edge; Water's edge
Description: "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.
Notes: "Beaches, shorelines, riverbanks"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-277) and index.