A beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to the beach, young or old, specialist, or first-timer.
Learn more about exploring the seashore and the treasures to be found, from seashells and pebbles to seaweed and sand, and discover the secrets of the tide and conservation, plus how to be a responsible collector and how to record your finds.
A beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to the beach, young or old, specialist, or first-timer.
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Marine Awareness Week July 23 to Aug 7
National beach day 30 August
Competition: The Beachcomber's Companion; Beach Explorer; Shell Life on the Seashore; The Pebbles on the Beach; The Pebble Spotter’s Guide; The Wild Handbook: Seasonal activities to help you reconnect with nature. Anna Marlis-Burgard;Heather Buttivant;Phillip Street;Clarence Ellis;Clive Mitchell;Emily Thomas;
Hidden Nature is a new series focusing on the fascinating details of the natural world, aimed at a general readership. The outside world on our doorstep is becoming increasingly part of our day-to-day lives, as we look to reconnect with and find solace in nature. From seashells to feathers, and from fossils to leaves, these fascinating books will explore the wonders of the natural world.
Titles include BY THE SEA: A Little Book of the Seashore
IN THE SKIES: A Little Book of Birds & Feathers, Clouds & Stars
BENEATH OUR FEET: A Little Book of Fossils & Geography
INTO THE FOREST: A Little Book of Leaves & Trees, Mushrooms & Plants
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Susan Kelly is a writer, publisher, and editor of a wide range of non-fiction titles. She grew up not far from the sea in New Zealand and now lives on the south coast of the UK.