North Carolina's Amazing Coast: Natural Wonders from Alligators to Zoeas

North Carolina's Amazing Coast: Natural Wonders from Alligators to ZoeasFun and learning come together in North Carolina's Amazing Coast, an inviting collection of one hundred short, self contained features about the flora, fauna, and natural history of that fascinating place where land meets sea. Each page includes a full color illustration and breezy, fact filled commentary on coastal wildlife from fifty foot long northern right whales to single cell plankton, from shy red wolves to overbearingly sociable sand gnats.

Fun and learning come together in North Carolina's Amazing Coast, an inviting collection of one hundred short, self-contained features about the flora, fauna, and natural history of that fascinating place where land meets sea. Each page includes a full-color illustration and breezy, fact-filled commentary on coastal wildlife from fifty-foot-long northern right whales to single-cell plankton, from shy red wolves to overbearingly sociable sand gnats. Readers will learn about the super-sized fox squirrel, the acting talents of the hognose snake, the health benefits of eating pawpaws, the importance of tidal fluctuations, and much more. North Carolina's Amazing Coast will spark a sense of wonder and inspire readers to learn more about their natural heritage and what they can do to preserve it. Used in the "Our Amazing Coast" elementary curriculum developed by the Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-Southeast, this book makes an excellent educational tool, as well as an inspiring gift for coastal enthusiasts of all ages.

Published in association with North Carolina Sea Grant.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 05/01/2013
ISBN: 9780820345109
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.00h x 7.10w x 0.50d