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Sea Change
Sea Change - Book
FTP001
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
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 0.4 x 9
Author: JOEL HARPER
ISBN: 9780971425453
$1795
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A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC151
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 photos and information on a select variety of the most important and interesting seaweeds commonly encountered on the West Coast. Whether you want to identify seaweeds, better understand their role in the ocean, forage for food, collect for art or you’re just plain curious as you poke around the seashore, this educational guide is your ultimate...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 37 x 9
Author: Bridgette Clarkston
ISBN: 9781550177039
$795
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A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC163
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 Butterfly Crab and the Puget Sound King Crab and learn how to distinguish between male and female crabs. With full-colour photographs featuring both dorsal and ventral views, and accompanied by descriptive text for easy identification,  A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest  is an ideal companion for curious beachgoers of all ages.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 9
Author: Greg Jensen
ISBN: 9781550179095
$795
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West Coast 123s - Book - Paracay
West Coast 123s - Book
PGW294
Jocey Asnong’s vibrant and whimsical illustrations take readers kayaking through Cowichan Bay, surfing with starfish and sea otters at Tofino, and swimming with sea wolves in the Great Bear Rainforest. From carving through fresh powder at Whistler Blackcomb to treasure hunting at the bottom of the Salish Sea, this early concept book in number recognition and counting is an excellent companion to Asnong’s West Coast ABCs, as she continues showcasing the diverse marine mammals, ocean organisms, birds and other species that are unique to this region.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6.3 x 6.1
Author: Jocey, Asnong
ISBN: 9781771605045
$1000
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The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest - Book
IPS216
Sustainable Pacific Northwest-based seaweed harvester Amanda Swinimer describes the ecology, culinary uses, evidence-based health benefits and climate change-resisting potential of seaweed and shares highlights from her remarkable life beneath the waves. Related to the most ancient living organisms on earth, seaweeds are incredible and unique life forms, sharing qualities with both plants and animals, as well as fungi. They have been prized as a nutrient-dense food source for millennia and contain essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, protein and fibre as well as biologically active compounds not found anywhere else in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Amanda Swinimer
ISBN: 9781550179613
$2495
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Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition - Book
HPC167
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 of the most common species: the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Rick M. Harbo
ISBN: 9781550179835
$2695
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West Coast Wild at Low Tide - Book
IPS231
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 back and forth across the zone twice a day. A remarkable community of hardy shoreline creatures flourishes in this environment of ever-changing conditions.  In this third book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will meet brightly colored sea stars, a giant Pacific octopus, busy hermit crabs, delicate sand dollars, fish that camouflage and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 11
Author: Deborah Hodge
ISBN: 9781773064130
$1999
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Take-Along Guide: Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars - Book
GPT214
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title explores the seashore, describing living and skeletal specimens of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Explanations of the behavior and ecology of seashore animals is provided. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the creative activities and helpful identifications found in this beautifully illustrated and inquiry-oriented guide.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.7 x 0.2 x 8.6
Author: Christiane Kump Tibbitts
ISBN: 9781559716758
$795
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Hawaii Seashore Life - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP106
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 made to fit comfortably in your pocket, this guide is the perfect nature travel companion.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583558669
$795
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The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: 2nd Ed. - Book - Paracay
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: 2nd Ed. - Book
IPS334
A new edition of the bestselling beachcomber’s companion, updated with additional species, new information and photographs of West Coast seashore life, sure to enhance any trip to the beach! 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 easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon,...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9781550178371
$2995
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Glass Ball
Glass Ball - Book
WPP002
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 X 9
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 9780965710817
$1995
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Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada - Book
SPB034
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 crabs, crustaceans, mollusks and their shells, jellies, barnacles, shrimp, worms, squid, mosses, seaweeds, and lichens Learn how to identify over 500 of the most common intertidal species Covers all different types of intertidal habitats, whether rocky, sandy, or muddy
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780811714211
$3995
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All the Way to the Ocean - Book
PER145
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 our part, a cleaner, safer environment is indeed within our reach.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.2 x 10.2
Author: Joel Harper
ISBN: 9780971425415
$1795
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Next Time You See a Seashell - Book
IPG095
This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they've been through. Inspired by  Next Time You See a Seashell , young readers will find these intricate objects even more fascinating when they discover their origins in slimy, snaily creatures. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as seashells and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 11
Author: Emily Morgan
ISBN: 9781936959150
$1399
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Glass Ball Marks
Glass Ball Marks - Book
WPP003
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6 x .3
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 9780965710824
$1995
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Seashore-Life-Of-California-Book
Seashore Life of California - Book
QRP030
California is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the intertidal 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. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will also be able to identify the numerous types of shellfish that you may collect for the table. Additional information included in this guide includes: • The major groups of marine life • Species identification for shellfish collecting • Tips for staying safe while visiting the seashore...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: Duane Sept, J.
ISBN: 9781954018105
$895
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