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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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Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC154
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 sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems. Featuring an attractive new full-colour design, the expanded  Pacific Seaweeds  includes updated species descriptions, dozens of additional colour photos, new species discovered since the original edition, and brand-new sections on common shore...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Louis Druehl
ISBN: 9781550177374
$2895
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California Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants 2nd ed. - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP196
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, marine mammals, nearshore fishes, seashore creatures, seashells and plants ― now all laid out on waterproof paper for those trips to the seashore. An area map is included for quick reference making it the ideal guide for field use for visitors and state residents alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620055113
$795
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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 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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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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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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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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Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk - Book
WPC150
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 shorebirds to learning about the life found in tide pools to listening to the waves and watching the tides. Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk  is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides (for shells, jellyfish, and more), sensory scavenger hunts, science experiments such as a Stick Sundial, games, and simple...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Activity Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
ISBN: 9781612129020
$1295
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Tidepools of the California Coast - Folding Pocket Guide
FGG099
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, and A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Alaska to California, both Johns Hopkins University press publications. Val is also an avid fisherman and naturalist. For more about Val visit: www.valkellsillustration.com Indestructible lamination – water and beachproof Instant access to just what you need to know. Perfect for backpack or tackle...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
ISBN: 9781621263548
$995
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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 - Book
WLP021
Easily Identify the Living Things You Find in the Intertidal Zone of the Pacific Coast! Enjoy learning to identify organisms of the rocky reefs and tide pools of the Pacific coast?from Alaska to Baja, California?with this guide from authors  Ron Russo and Pam Olhausen.  With this handy, easy-to-use book, you'll be able to identify a wide variety of intertidal life in no time. And its small size makes it just right for fitting into your pocket or pack when you go for a walk along the coast. Features: Illustrations with line drawings Information to help readers identify various life forms of the intertidal zone...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 6
Author: Ron Russo & Pam Olhausen
ISBN: 9780912550339
$595
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Seashells & Beachcombing for Kids - Book - Paracay
Seashells & Beachcombing for Kids - Book
AVK141
Learn about beaches and coastal life with this children’s introduction to animals, plants, and seashells. Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth—and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide variety of life forms. Become a young oceanographer. Learn all about beaches and the plants and animals found there. East Coast expert Erika Zambello and West Coast naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui present a kids’ introduction to beach life. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Start by learning about beaches...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: Stephanie Panlasigui, Erika Zambello
ISBN: 9781647553234
$1295
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Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast
Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast - Book
FAP056
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 you're looking to broaden your skillset,  Clamming the Pacific Northwest Coast  is the most comprehensive guide for harvesting razor and bay clams. Also includes informative maps & charts, tides, equipment, regulations, recipes, and so much more.  Easy to read and full of personal experience and family stories,  Clamming the Pacific Northwest...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: KEN AXT
ISBN: 9781571885272
$1995
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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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Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest - Book
WPP001
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 X 9
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 965710807
$1995
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Off to the Beach! - Book - Paracay
Off to the Beach! - Board Book
CPB029
Come with us to the beach! Which way shall we go? What shall we do? What will we find? Have fun using your senses in this exciting and interactive visit to the beach! A journey of discovery designed with every child in mind.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8.2
Author: Cocoretto
ISBN: 9781846439230
$1499
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Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook - Book
GPT190
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 fragments. Sea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways. This guide investigates how tiny bits of glass and ceramic have engaged generations of avid collectors throughout the world.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4
Author: C. S. Lambert
ISBN: 9780892729104
$1495
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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 Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones - Book
SKY116
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 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 seeker—especially one with limited experience in sea glass hunting. There are several reasons why the hunt is so important to the sea glass seeker....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.25
Author: Mary Beth Beuke
ISBN: 9781634509374
$1699
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S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet
S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet - Book
MPS144
The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet uses a variety of poetry forms such as free verse, haiku, and ode in this celebration of the beach and seaside life. From a walk down the boardwalk to collecting sea glass to imagining the life of a shell's former occupant, poet Richard Michelson reminds beach-lovers of all ages the many reasons why we're drawn to the shore.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 11.2 x 9
Author: Richard Michelson
ISBN: 9781585368624
$1595
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