Focusing on coasts and islands, this book is part of a series which introduces children to the basic principles of physical geography. It looks in detail at how coasts and islands came into being and how they are evolving. The shape of the Earth is always changing. the sea is a powerful force of nature that both wears away land and helps to form new land. This book looks at how the waves and currents of the sea shape our coastline and at how different types of islands are formed. It also looks at the wildlife of the coast and explores the ways in which people use coasts for industry and enjoyment.

 

This book is part of a book series called Restless Earth .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Pavilion Books .

The Unknown Adventurer is still believed to be at large in the wild.

This book has the following chapters: Powerful seas; moving seawater; changing rock faces; building beaches; drifting sands; defending the land; islands; oceanic islands; islands of coral; up and down; plants and wildlife; using the coast; cleaner coasts.