Product Overview
From Follett
Translation of: Am Meer. " . . . illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the world's seashores"--Amazon.
From the Publisher
Coasts have always been the starting point of discovery--whether by explorers searching for new lands or children siftingthrough the sand for beautiful shells. This trip around theworld's oceans provides hours of fun and learning in a series ofhighly detailed double-page spreads that look at every aspectof critical coastal habitats, including the ebb and flow of tides;life in a coastal settlement; artistic depictions of seashores;native animals and plants; the whaling industry; tourism; andclimate change. The book also provides a Twenty-First-Centurycorrective to Western-centric narratives about exploration andcolonialism. Interspersed throughout are meticulously detailedmaps of the world's largest oceans with historic events, figuresand scientific facts highlighted.As fun as it is informative, this vibrant book takes readers ona trip around the globe that fosters a feeling of connectionbetween their lives and the world's coastlines.