This book is full of information about coastlines, from the sand dunes of the Danish coast to the rapidly eroding Suffolk coast and the coral islands of the Pacific Ocean. The ways coastlines change, why they are so popular with humans, their dangers and the threats to their unique environment are all included. 'Location files' are mini case studies that focus on places with a particular feature; 'People files' give potted biographies of famous explorers or discoverers; 'Fact Files' list amazing facts. This book is packed with information, facts and figures, and examples from all around the globe. Clear maps and diagrams extend the expertly-written text.
This is Book 1 in the Geography Fact Files Series. See all Geography Fact Files books here.
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The author, Michael Kerrigan, is an experienced writer of non-fiction, and is the author of several books on natural history and the environment.
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