Brimming with illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the worlds seashores. nCoasts have always been the starting point of discovery-- whether by explorers searching for new lands or children sifting through the sand for beautiful shells. n nThis trip around the worlds oceans provides hours of fun and learning in a series of highly detailed double-page spreads that look at every aspect of critical coastal habitats, including the ebb and flow of tides; life in a coastal settlement; artistic depictions of seashores; native animals and plants; the whaling industry; tourism; and climate change. The book also provides a Twenty-First-Century corrective to Western-centric narratives about exploration and colonialism. Interspersed throughout are meticulously detailed maps of the worlds largest oceans with historic events, figures and scientific facts highlighted. n nAs fun as it is informative, this vibrant book takes readers on a trip around the globe that fosters a feeling of connection between their lives and the worlds coastlines.n