Readers take a trip to the seashore in this look at a pretty and popular ecosystem. Vibrant photographs are shown alongside charming illustrations of the plants, animals, and geographic features found at the seashore. Readers learn fun facts about life near the ocean through detailed main text and eye-catching fact boxes. Additional sidebars feature exciting activities that promote hands-on learning about science and nature. Simple, step-by-step instructions...

"When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including hopping sandpipers, scuttling crabs, and burrowing turtles, are identified and explained for young ecology detectives. Even Daddy's feet make an appearance! And at day's end, it's time for tired feet...

"A Spanish search-and-find book about oceans reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of underwater plants and animals captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders"--

"Who lives at the seashore? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tidal pool up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From jewel-like sea anemones to spiky sea urchins, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat will be revealed"--