Seashells & Beachcombing for Kids: An Introduction to Beach Life

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Learn about beaches and coastal life with this childrens introduction to animals, plants, and seashells.

Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earthand for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide variety of life forms. Become a young oceanographer. Learn all about beaches and the plants and animals found there. East Coast expert Erika Zambello and West Coast naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui present a kids introduction to beach life. The childrens book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners.

Start by learning about beaches and their various habitats, as well as tips on beach safety, collecting etiquette, and Leave No Trace principles. Thats followed by an introduction to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and an identification guide to common and noteworthy types of shells, plants, and animalsincluding birds, dolphins, manatees, and more. Seashells & Beachcombing for Kids is rounded out by family-friendly beach activities and Citizen Science Projects.

Inside Youll Find

• Beginner information with beachcombing tips
• The basics of oceanography
• Identification guide to coastal animals, plants, and seashells
• Beach-related activities that the entire family can enjoy

Author Bio

From her home base in North Florida, Erika Zambello has explored hundreds of ecological research sites, estuarine research reserves, national parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges across the Southeast and around the country. She was a National Geographic Young Explorer and serves on the board of the National Parks Traveler. She holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment (where she specialized in Ecosystem Science and Conservation) and a Masters Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida. As a writer, her work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, BirdWatching Daily, Backpacker, Florida Sportsman, and more.

In her home state of California, Stephanie Panlasigui began her career as a naturalist, guiding children to explore redwood forests, buckeye groves, tidepools, and sandy beaches. She now works on understanding how habitat restoration can support thriving human and wildlife populations. She holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of California Berkeley.