| Living Beaches of the Gulf Coast: A Beachcombers Guide Including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida's Panhandle Contributor(s): Witherington, Blair (Author), Witherington, Dawn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1683340566 ISBN-13: 9781683340560 Publisher: Pineapple Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Regional - Nature | Seashells - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Coastal Regions & Shorelines |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.27" W x 9.34" (1.81 lbs) 424 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline. These beaches offer more than a sandy stroll amidst stunning scenery--they are alive As ever-changing ribbons of sand, these beaches foster unique life-forms and accept beguiling castaways from a vast marine wilderness. Mysteries abound. What is this odd creature? Why does the beach look this way? How did this strange item get here? Includes beach anatomy, phenomena, beach animals, plants, minerals. Also includes man-made structures (i.e. lighthouses and other historical structures), and beach art. Suggested beach scavenger hunts and hints for success. There is a section on conservation. Finally, there is a section on resources and suggested reading. Living Beaches of the Gulf Coast: A Beachcombers Guide including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and FLorida's Panhandle satisfies a beachcomber's curiosity within a comprehensive yet easily browsed guide. The guide is written in a familiar style and is illustrated with distribution maps and hundreds of color photos. |