The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Irish Seashore
This encyclopedia covers everything from our unique climate, through natural history, geography, biology, conservation and the problems caused by pollution. It brings the reader on a journey through a wide range of habitats and the creatures and plants that live there. This is such a comprehensive encyclopedia of the Irish seashore, the amount of information contained in both the text and also the illustrations is seriously impressive.
As a marine biologist, Lucy Taylor is an ideal author for this and her love of all things seashore is carried throughout this book. Subjects and topics are brought up in an interesting and appealing way, which makes the book an entertaining and absorbing read. Linda Fährlin’s gorgeous illustrations bring so much life and colour to the text. Her attention to detail and the realism of her art bring beauty and add visual interest from the beginning to the end of the book.
A beautiful looking detailed book that would be a great long-standing addition to any bookshelf and of interest to a wide range of ages. This is an ideal read for any child with an interest in nature, and in particular, an interest in the sea and coastline, this is a book that would be read and re-read – the adults in their lives will find this an informative read also!
