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Beside the Seaside: Seaside Plants and Animals

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Beside the Seaside: Seaside Plants and Animals by Clare Hibbert is a children's book that explores the fascinating world of coastal ecosystems. It introduces young readers to a variety of seaside plants and animals, revealing their unique adaptations and interactions. The book encourages exploration and appreciation of these vibrant habitats through engaging illustrations and simple, informative text.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in exploring the natural world by the seaside. It offers captivating insights into the diverse plants and animals found along the coast, perfect for young readers curious about marine life.

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A perfect introduction to the plants and animals that you can find beside the seaside

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A perfect introduction to the plants and animals that you can find beside the seaside

The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and present day.

Seaside Plants and Animals explores the different forms of life that can be found around seaside habitats. From rock pools to sand dunes and grassy cliffs to the sea shore, discover the range of mammals, birds, plants and living things that thrive in these remote places.

An essential set of books for learning about all aspects of the seaside, and a perfect teaching tool for Key Stage 1 or children aged 5+.

Series: Beside the Seaside

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  • Beside the Seaside: Seaside Jobs
    Find out all about the people who live and work beside the seaside, and keep an eye out for buckets and spades along the way! Beside the Seaside: Seaside Jobs is part of the engaging Beside the Seaside series, which examines specific aspects of daily life by the sea. Whether exploring plant and animal habitats, discovering different jobs, examining types...
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  • Beside the Seaside: Seaside Plants and Animals
    A perfect introduction to the plants and animals that you can find beside the seaside The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445137674

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Edition: Illustrated edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 131g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.

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