A guide for exploring the seashore in the Northwest region and searching shorebirds and intertidal plants and animals.

Exploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon: A Guide to Shorebirds and Intertidal Plants and Animals

Science & Math

Snively, Gloria

Biological Sciences

Writing Works

Join eleven-year-old Crystal and her seven-year-old brother, Sam, as they travel by boat along the rugged Pacific coastline to visit their aunt Kate, a marine biologist, and uncle Charlie, a retired fisherman, at their home in a sheltered inlet called Eagle Cove. As Aunt Kate takes the children for walks along the beach and teaches them about marine life, tidal zones and habitats, they meet a dazzling range of sea creatures and learn the importance of observing, respecting and preserving nature. Colorful, engaging and educational, Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal is both a delightful story and an indispensable learning tool.

Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal (Explore with Sam and Crystal, 1)

Children's Books

Animals

Heritage House

Siblings Crystal and Sam and their aunt Kate and uncle Charlie continue to explore the ecosystems of Eagle Cove, a sheltered inlet on the Pacific Northwest coast. In this adventure, the children stick close to home on the rocky shore and discover that you don't need to go far out to sea to encounter some remarkable creatures! With the help of their neighbor Ada, Sam and Crystal explore the tide pools and shoreline through the eyes of an ancient fish, who draws a connection between the physical and mythical worlds. Beautifully illustrated with colorful and scientifically accurate drawings and paintings, Explore the Rocky Shore with Sam and Crystal is both an entertaining story and a useful learning tool.

Explore the Rocky Shore with Sam and Crystal (Explore with Sam and Crystal, 2)

Sam and Crystal's coastal adventure continues as brother and sister dive deeper into the marine habitats of Eagle Cove. In their third story, the kids learn about one of the most important ecosystems on the West Coast: the eelgrass meadow. This rich habitat provides food and shelter to countless marine critters, from tiny microorganisms to juvenile fish, and is the basis of a large food web that includes salmon, mink, black bears and humpback whales. Combining an entertaining story with gorgeous imagery and the author's scientific background and extensive work with Indigenous Elders and educators, Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal brings the coastline to life.

Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal (Explore with Sam and Crystal, 3)

High Tide, Low Tideis a captivating introduction to the marine life that can be found at the seashore. With ready-to-color pictures on nearly every page, along with a list of common species names and a color key, this book will teach children to identify snails, sea stars, hermit crabs, mussels, sculpins, sea urchins, giant octopuses, shorebirds, harbor seals, seaweeds and more. The informative text describes how animals and plants live together in the always-changing marine environment. Educators and parents will find this book useful for teaching science, reading, critical thinking, observation skills and basic conservation concepts, while kids will enjoy hours of coloring fun and fascinating facts.

High Tide, Low Tide: A Shoreline Activity Book

Heritage House Publishing