Full-color photos. The secrets of sea otters, crabs, seashells, and more are

revealed in this unique photographic overview of plant and animal life

inhabiting the world's coastlines. "Topnotch nonfiction. The full-color,

striking photographs, placed on the page to give startling reality to the

subject at hand, are supplemented with crisply written narrative and detailed

captions. A veritable treasure trove of information."—Booklist.

Describes different types of coastlines, including mudflats, high cliffs, and sandy beaches, and the animals and plants living there. Also suggests ways to keep the shores clean and natural so that their wildlife can flourish.