At the Beach : Explore and Discover the New Zealand Seashore

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.

Awards:
Winner of the Elsie Locke Medal for Non-fiction in the 2013 LIANZA Children's Book Awards.
Finalist in the 2013 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards.