Explore the wild shoreline of the majestic Pacific west coast and
discover the spectacular array of colorful creatures living in rhythm
with the tides.
At the edge of the Pacific Ocean, where land and sea meet, lies a narrow
strip of beach called the intertidal zone. Endless tides move back and
forth across the zone twice a day. A remarkable community of hardy
shoreline creatures flourishes in this environment of ever-changing
conditions.
In this third book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will meet
brightly colored sea stars, a giant Pacific octopus, busy hermit crabs,
delicate sand dollars, fish that camouflage and other intriguing marine
animals that a child might see on a beach walk at low tide. Author
Deborah Hodge relates fascinating facts about each of the fourteen
creatures, while Karen Reczuch's vibrant watercolor illustrations bring
the magnificent shoreline and its unique inhabitants to life.
Includes a note about the west coast intertidal zone and safety tips for
beachcombers, as well as a further reading list.
Key Text Features
additional information
author's note
explanation
facts
further reading
illustrations
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1**
**With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details
in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.3
With prompting and support, describe the connection between two
individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.