LITTLE GUIDE TO SHORELINES

The Purple Shore Crab, Common Starfish, Dog Whelk, Irish Moss or Carrageen, Woolly Sculpin a greenish black fish, the Gooseneck Barnacle with its long fleshy stem protruding from a white shell, the Common Sea Urchin with its short and sturdy spines, Common Nutmeg - a medium sized mollusc which lives on warm sandy beaches and an example of the Hermit Crab of which there are over 800 types throughout the world. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, we can discover more about life between the tides and the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics and accompanied by associated facts and fables including description, size, habitat and distribution and Latin and common names. There is also a spotter's guide at the back where you can check off what you find. Buy this at this price for the artwork alone which is truly beautiful full page and in colour. 14.6cm square approx., 96pp, colour.