At the Beach (hardback)

Explore & discover the New Zealand seashore

Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler

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Finalist in the 2013 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards (winner announced in June)

At the Beach is a delightful introduction to the natural history of the New Zealand seashore.

The stage is set with beautiful, factually correct illustrations (including detailed cross-sections) of three familiar habitats—the sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats. Many of the plants and animals that play a part in these rich ecosystems are shown in situ, and readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of:

• crabs
• sea stars, kina and sea anemones
• shellfish
• seaweeds, sponges and sandhoppers
• fish, jellyfish & shrimps
• birds

Aimed at children 5–8 years old, but with appeal for anyone curious about New Zealand’s natural environment, At the Beach is a must for the home, bach, classroom and library. Comes with a removable, waterproof quick-reference guide to common seashore animals.

This book is also available in paperback.

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Read about Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

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