The Life-size Guide to the New Zealand Beach
A unique way to learn about the puzzling flotsam and jetsam that gets washed up on our beaches. Andrew Crowe is the author of numerous award-winning natural history guides.
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| Interest Age |
8-11 years |
| Reading Age |
8-11 years |
| NBS Text |
Natural History: Animal & Wildlife |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
Not specified |
| Dimensions |
Width: 210mm
Height: 295mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
Not specified |
| Catalogue Code |
11016 |
Description of this Book
A unique way for to learn about the puzzling flotsam and jetsam - both common and strange - that gets washed up on New Zealand's beaches. This book is solves many of the mysteries of beachcombing. Life-size Guide to the New Zealand Beach allows readers to easily and accurately identify the various items and curious objects that are commonly found our beaches. In particular the book shows: Pebbles and sand from around the country; How to recognise common animal tracks found in the sand; Jellyfish, starfish, crabs and bones from the sea; Eggs from the sea and invertebrates living in the sand; Seaweed, plant wash-ups and even common rubbish pollution
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Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Award 2005.
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