This series continues the photographic approach of the "Readabout"/"Thinkabout"/"Knowabout"/"Talkabout" range. The "Walkabout" series explores subjects concerning nature, science, geography and the environment through a simple text and colour photographs. The books aim to extend observation skills and stimulate discussion about the reader's surroundings. The books also aim to provide a valuable resource for special needs readers. This book looks at shells, seaweed, sea creatures and the tides that carry them, rockpools, sand dunes and different activities to do at the seashore, from holiday-making to fishing. Henry Pluckrose is a well-known author of information books for young people. He is a former primary school headmaster who is now an education consultant for different organizations at home and abroad.

 

This book features in the following series: Walkabout Series, Walkabouts .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Hachette Children's Group .

Henry Pluckrose is an expert author, with a great deal of experience writing for young children He is author of the Let's Explore, Machines at Work, Picture a Country and Senses series for Watts.