Most of the Earth's people live near coasts. Many animals and plants also make their homes here. This book tells you how coasts can be damaged or protected. It also helps you to find out how pollution and tourism are changing coastal life.

Activity panels encourage children to get involved hands-on in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

This is volume 5 in Earth in Danger .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Hachette Children's Group .

Polly Goodman is an experienced writer and editor of children's information books. She worked in education for over seven years.