Artist Josie Iselin celebrates the diversity & beauty of nature with her exquisite portraits of seashells. Like her extremely popular Beach Stones" & " Leaves & Pods" " Seashells" is not a field guide but an artful & informative portrayal of a beloved part of our natural world. While it draws upon unparallelled shell collections " Seashells" balances the exotic with the familiar from tropical corals & rare fossils to everyday clamshells & barnacles. As in her previous books Iselin arranges these precious natural objects into striking images which she produces on a flatbed scanner. In her introduction & captions marine geologist & paleontologist Sandra J. Carlson introduces the reader to seashells in all their variety explaining why they look as they do. Both an art book & a contemplation of nature " Seashells" combines aesthetic delight in natural things with scientific fact & philosophical wonder." ...

One of Usbornes most enduring & well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated & has a striking new cover. It makes perfect companions for enthusiasts keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world with full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title that have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. It provides ideal field guides for both children & adults & incredible value for your money. ...

A fascinating introduction to the different habitats & creatures to be found along the coastline. With over 240 colour photographs this is the ideal guide to take on seashore rambles. Divided into different coastline habitats for ease of use Collins Gem Seashore is the ideal guide for families & children. Featured habitats include cliffs rocky shores sand dunes saltmarsh shingle & the strandline. The book

Includes:: full details of the many species to be found within each habitat. Introductions to seaweeds worms molluscs arthopods fish birds & mammals & many other shore-line inhabitants are presented in a clear accessible manner. This portable informative book is perfect for any excursion to the shore.

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Marine biologist Judith Oakley explores & explains the diversity of British seashores in her new book Seashore Safaris. Through fantastic photography she aims to encourage people back to the shore & to help to conserve this delicate ecosystem. This book has over 100 photographs some in polaroid-style of sea creatures & their natural habitat. Judith explains what to look for & there are panels in the book for recording findings & details of how to submit them to the marine associations. This book is ideal for amateurs family groups or educational groups as it provides a clear guide to the context of the various species & the best ways to enjoy the activity of a 'seashore safari'. A great book for anyone over 8 years of age. ...

Dive into this magical new mermaid series featuring gorgeously girly illustrations & fabulous ocean adventures from an ever-popular author. As Mollys underwater quests begin she must help fellow mermaid Ella recover her piece of the magical conch shell in order to protect the coastline & prevent floods. But the Dark Queens army of menacing sea creatures is hot on the mermaids tails. When Ella is attacked by a bewitched orca & flung onto the nearby beach Molly must learn to harness the mysterious powers of her magic conch necklace to save her. Readers will be enchanted by Molly the Secret Mermaids daring ocean quests full of gorgeous undersea detail & captivating characters in this dazzling new series for budding mermaids everywhere. ...

This title presents Rainbow Magic with whiskers! When Maisie moves to the seaside with her mum & dad she feels desperately lonely. Her best friends at home seem to have forgotten about her & her new school doesnt even start for a couple of weeks yet. Then one day on the beach Maisie finds a tiny tabby kitten with big emerald eyes who looks just as lonely as she does & suddenly a magical summer looks to be on the horizon... ...

Lets do the flip-flop frolic & splash into the sea! Playing on the sand looking at starfish going to the funfair imagining mermaids or listening to the wind & waves-this book is full of poems about what children love to do at the seaside. Illustrated charmingly by Nick Sharratt the collection

Includes:: poems by Judith Nicholls Margaret Mahy & Richard Edwards.

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Perfect for reading together or for children who are just starting to read alone. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley trees of all shapes & sizes grew on the rolling green hills & pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in & out but they hardly ever want to lave because they're having too much fun! Riley the mouse Starla the badger & Horatio the hedgehog are off to the seaside. They can't wait to have fun building sandcastles & collecting shells. If only Riley's boring cousin Posy wasn't coming too! More WILLOW VALLEY stories are available: BIRTHDAY FUN (9781407124742) SPOOKY SLEEPOVER (9781407124759) THE BIG BIKE RACE (9781407124766) HIDE & SEEK (9781407124773) & ONE SNOWY DAY (9781407134833). ...

Stefanos left arm the one holding the weapon swept the table swept everything on it.. . She was quiet waiting which was his eyes seemed to say what he wanted. Then Stefano lifted up the bag to the height of the desk turned it upside down let the contents fall on the table & said The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. Whilst Sara Farnese pours over ancient texts in the silent Vatican reading room a brutal murder is taking place in a nearby church. Then suddenly a crazed man enters the Vatican carrying a bloodied bag. He walks up to Saras desk. He has something he would like her to see.. . Soon Sara us inextricably linked to a series of horrific & cunning murders each one representative of the death of a martyr of the Church. Into this climate enter Detectives Costa & Rossi enlisted to track down the killer & to protect Sara from the horrors he is capable of. It seems that at any time she could be the next chosen sacrifice.. . ...

1788. Asa Ardleigh the impressionable daughter of a country squire has travelled to Paris with her sister Philippa & Philippas new husb&. In the heady days before the Revolution they find a city fizzing with new ideas
- & Asa meets & falls in love with a dashing revolutionary Didier Paulin. When Asa is forced to return to England their affair is curtailed but they continue to exchange letters as storm clouds gather over France & war with England looms. Back in England no one knows of Asas liaison as the familys financial worries put pressure on her to marry. But then disturbing news reaches Asa from France & she must decide whether to follow her head or her heart...
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