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Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon's North Coast - Book
Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon's North Coast - Book
GPT275
$9.95  
Lizann Dunegan, 9780762725731
Gulf Coast Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
Gulf Coast Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
WFP197
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.8 x 0.1 x 8.3", 9781620055519
Eastern Coastal Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
Eastern Coastal Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
WFP198
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.8 x 0.1 x 8.3", 9781620055533
Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book
Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book
WFP199
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.75 x 0.13 x 8.25", 9781620055502
Florida Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants
Florida Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants
WFP201
$7.95  
12 pages, 3.75 x 8.25, 9781620055564
Stretching for 1,350 miles from Fernandina Beach to Pensacola, the Florida coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats on the Atlantic and Gulf shores that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique...
California Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants 2nd ed.
California Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants 2nd ed.
WFP196
$7.95  
James Kavanagh , 12 pages, 9781620055113
From the playful sea otter to the gargantuan elephant seals, the California coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This updated, beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds,...
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California: Completely Revised and Expanded
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California: Completely Revised and Expanded
IPS277
$29.95  
J. Duane Sept , 320 pages, 6x9, 9781990776076
Newly revised and expanded, this guide to the most common animals and plants of the California seashore is a must-have companion for any curious beach visitor. Look no further than  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California  for the essential tidal guidebook. More than...
Audubon Field Guide to Seashore Creatures
Audubon Field Guide to Seashore Creatures
RAN203
$27.00  
Paperback, Norman A. Meinkoth, 774 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780394519937
Each of the 690 identification pictures is a full-color photograph of a seashore creature. Arrangement by shape and by color makes identification quick and easy. 666 species are covered in full detail.
West Coast Wild at Low Tide
West Coast Wild at Low Tide
IPS231
$19.99  
Hardcover, Deborah Hodge, 36 pages, 9 x 11, 9781773064130
Explore the wild shoreline of the majestic Pacific west coast and discover the spectacular array of colorful creatures living in rhythm with the tides. At the edge of the Pacific Ocean, where land and sea meet, lies a narrow strip of beach called the intertidal zone. Endless tides move...
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
HPC167
$26.95  
Paperback, Rick M. Harbo, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179835
Newly revised and updated with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400...
America's Seashores: Guide to Plants and Animals
America's Seashores: Guide to Plants and Animals
IPG098
$11.95  
Paperback, Marianne Wallace, 48 pages, 9 x 9, 9781555914837
Provides the perfect balance of science and fun with captivating illustrations and compelling facts about the myriad of life that inhabit these special places.
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
SKY116
$16.99  
Paperback, Mary Beth Beuke, 288 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, 9781634509374
Full-color expert advice for first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters who want to learn more—from California to Cape Cod, from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, and around the world! As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth...
Seashore Life of the Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon
Seashore Life of the Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon
QRP031
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018099
The Pacific Northwest is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the inter-tidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here....
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
PER066
$29.99  
Hardcover, Mary Beth Beuke, 272 pages, 10 x 9.9 x 1.3, 9781628737806
As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth Beuke gets to talk about these prized ocean gems on a daily basis. Unfortunately, with each passing day, sea glass becomes more and more difficult to find, making the hunt more of a challenge to the...
All the Way to the Ocean
All the Way to the Ocean
PER145
$17.95  
Hardcover, Joel Harper, 22 pages, 8.2 x 10.2, 9780971425415
An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do...
Northwestern Seashore Life
Northwestern Seashore Life
WFP186
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054932
Stretching from Oregon to Alaska, the northwestern coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures,...
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
FGG101
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 7, 9781621263555
Laminated pocket guide
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
WFP177
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 3.75 x 8.25, 9781620054628
For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 85 species and includes a marine ecoregion...
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
HPC163
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Greg Jensen, 4.5 x 9, 9781550179095
Crabs can be found in abundance along the shorelines from Oregon to BC, burrowed under sand, soil and rocks. Keep this portable field guide handy on trips to the seashore to identify over forty species of crabs and hermit crabs in all shapes and sizes. Discover the differences between the...
Tidepools of the California Coast
Tidepools of the California Coast
FGG099
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621263548
Covers cold water tidepools from Santa Barbara, CA up to the California/Oregon border Splash zone to the subtidal zone Illustrations and text by Val Kells a widely recognized Marine Science Illustrator and co-author/illustrator of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Maine to Texas,...
The Plastic Problem
The Plastic Problem
FFB159
$9.95  
paperback, Rachel Salt, 80 pages, 8x10, 9780228102311
"Human beings are an amazingly inventive species in creating technologies that have taken us far beyond planetary boundaries that constrain all other animals. Whether it's very powerful innovations like pesticides, antibiotics or combustion engines, we fail to consider the long-term...
Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk
Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk
WPC150
$12.95  
Hardcover, 48 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781612129020
Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes, from identifying...
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
DKP089
$16.99  
Hardcover, Jess French, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781465481412
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach young ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we...
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
HPC159
$26.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550178371
The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more.  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest  is a portable and...
Sea Glass
Sea Glass
WWN838
$16.95  
Hardcover, Cindy Bilbao, 152 pages, 6 x 5, 9781682681121
Over 100 photographs celebrate the simple beauty of sea glass. Most of us have fond memories of collecting sea glass at the beach. The joy of discovery is timeless. The smooth, patinated surfaces of these jewels are a testament to the power of the sea. Man-made objects such as bottles are...
Sea Glass Seeker
Sea Glass Seeker
WWN839
$12.95  
Paperback, Cindy Bilbao, 144 pages, 6 x 5, 9781682681169
Transform your day at the beach into a passionate treasure hunt. Sea glass―shards of old glass that have been shaped and polished by the waves―can be found in a wide array of colors and can be simply collected or made into gorgeous jewelry.  Seeking Sea Glass  will open up a new world for...
The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging: Animals, Ships, and Weather at Sea
The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging: Animals, Ships, and Weather at Sea
SWP068
$29.95  
Paperback, Ed Sobey, 148 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781948494021
The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging  is a full-color primer for anyone who will be voyaging on the oceans of the world. Whether your journey is a sailing trip on a private yacht or an exotic cruise ship voyage,  The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging  will explain what you can...
Pacific Intertidal Life: A Guide to Organisms of Rocky Reefs and Tide Pools of the Pacific Coast
Pacific Intertidal Life: A Guide to Organisms of Rocky Reefs and Tide Pools of the Pacific Coast
WLP021
$5.95  
Paperback, Ron Russo & Pam Olhausen, 64 pages, 4 x 6, 9780912550339
Illustrated with drawings, this guide helps naturalists identify various life forms of the intertidal zone along the Pacific coastline. Preceded by a discussion about this environment and its creatures.
Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast
Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast
FAP056
$19.95  
Paperback, KEN AXT, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781571885272
Clamming is a rapidly growing hobby in the Pacific Northwest. It's great fun for all ages, you don't need a boat or expensive tackle, and chances are there is a location near you. If you are new to clamming, you'll find simple instructions that will have you harvesting clams in minutes. If...
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada
SPB034
$24.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 336 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780811714211
A photographic guide to the common plants and animals that inhabit the intertidal zone--the area covered by water at high tide and exposed during low tide--on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Cape Breton, Canada.   Includes color photos, descriptions, and details for...
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools
HEY003
$18.00  
Paperback, Marni Fylling, 96 pages, 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.1, 9781597143028
A new field guide with delightfully old-fashioned illustrations  This scientifically accurate yet utterly charming field guide to the Pacific coast intertidal zone introduces readers to a world populated by spectacular wildlife: 150-year-old giant green anemones that paralyze their prey...
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
HEY004
$25.00  
Paperback, Kirk Lombard, 272 pages, 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.5, 9781597143578
The first foraging guide for the California coast   In  The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast , Kirk Lombard combines a startling depth of knowledge with wry humor and colorful storytelling to guide readers' quests to hook fish, dig clams, and pick seaweed for...
Sea Change
Sea Change
FTP001
$17.95  
Hardcover, JOEL HARPER, 32 pages, 9 x 0.4 x 9, 9780971425453
An enjoyable day at the beach turns into a passion for art and marine conservation. With a swell comes a wave and a Sea Change! Story by Joel Harper, author of All the Way to the Ocean. Illustrations by Erin O'Shea
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
HPC154
$28.95  
Paperback, Louis Druehl, 320 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781550177374
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential--and often surprising--roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to...
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
GPT190
$14.95  
Hardcover, C. S. Lambert, 96 pages, 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4, 9780892729104
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual...
A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
HPC151
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Bridgette Clarkston, 37 x 9, 9781550177039
Rich in nutrients, used in products from cosmetics to explosives to fertilizers, and vital to our coastal marine ecosystems, seaweeds can be found on any rocky shore or beach in the Pacific Northwest. The pocket-sized  Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacifc Northwest  is packed with full-colour...
Common Seashore Creatures of the Northwest
Common Seashore Creatures of the Northwest
CPC006
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981926
Our seashores are alive with creatures wild and weird, big and small. An amazing array of intertidal marine life can be found on many sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and mud shores in the Pacific Northwest. This guide features 145 species of marine creatures with over 200 full-color...
Glass Ball Shapes
Glass Ball Shapes
WPP004
$20.00  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 9780965710831
This is Walt Pichs new book everyone has been waiting for! Glass Ball Shapes, 2014 edition, all about Japanese glass fishing net float shapes. It was written by Walt Pich of Ocean Shores, Washington. 158 pages of shapes and known information about every odd shape known to be produced into a...
Hawaii Seashore Life Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide) Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide)
Hawaii Seashore Life
WFP106
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583558669
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and...
A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
SIM136
$19.99  
Paperback w/Kit, Laurie Goldman, 112 pages, 8 x 2.4 x 10, 9781935703242
A field guide designed to get kids out and exploring the beach!. This unique, simple nature kit gives kids an accessible, engaging introduction to the natural world and the amazing discoveries that can be made from strolling the shoreline. Since the guide focuses on the most common shells,...
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
FPL003
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9780998075006
With  Agates of the Pacific Coast   you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indispensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in a inside your coat, back pack or into the glove compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color...
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC021
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Eileen Van der FlierKeller, 16 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550173956
A sturdy, full-color, fold-out guide to the identification and characteristics of pebbles and small rocks found almost everywhere. Where are those pebble from' What are they made of and how were they formed' This guide rocks!
Northwest Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC002
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898862126
Handy and fun identification tools cover mammals to mollusks, dinosaurs to backyard bugs. -- Field identification guides to suit every naturalist -- Waterproof and transportable for us in the field No matter what the weather or the terrain you are exploring, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect...
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
WPP001
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 200 pages, 6 X 9, 965710807
A rich guide to glass balls and other littoral treasures written for anyone who has occasion to visit the beach. Includes photos, charts and illustrations, detailed analysis of beachcombing gear, timing, sites and safety.
Glass Ball
Glass Ball
WPP002
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 160 pages, 6 X 9, 9780965710817
A comprehensive guide to assist beachcombers and glass ball collectors in identifying Oriental glass fishing floats that wash up on Pacific beaches. Includes glossary of identifying marks, history. Photos and illustrations.
A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC046
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Andy Lamb & Bernard Hanby, 8 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550174175
There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than beachcombing for seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to find colorful, fascinating specimens. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating...
Pacific Northwest Beachcomber Pacific Northwest Beachcomber (Folding Pocket Guide) Pacific Northwest Beachcomber (Folding Pocket Guide)
Pacific Northwest Beachcomber
WFP008
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583555576
Providing essential guidance for a myriad of circumstances and skill levels, this virtually indestructible series of pocket guides includes tips and tricks for exploring the outdoors as well as preparing for natural disasters. From studying wildlife and diverse environments to sound advice for...
A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC129
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Neil McDaniel, 224 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175134
"Sea stars are amongst the most common and conspicuous invertebrates that thrive in the rich waters of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California to southeast Alaska. Worldwide there are more than 2,000 different species, but no other temperate region has a greater variety and abundance of...
Glass Ball Marks
Glass Ball Marks
WPP003
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 138 pages, 9 x 6 x .3, 9780965710824
A new and authoritative guide to the obscure markings found on glass fishing floats and balls. The author is well known for his expertise in this study. Heavily illustrated. Belongs in every beachcomber's rucksack.
Gulf Coast Seashore Life Gulf Coast Seashore Life Gulf Coast Seashore Life
Gulf Coast Seashore Life
WFP047
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551424
Gulf Coast Seashore Life is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the beachcomber and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar species of seashore plants and animals found along the coast from Florida to Texas. Laminated for durability, this handy...
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