
The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children
Discover the Wonders of Coastal Creatures and Ocean Habitats Through Engaging Stories and Educational AdventuresBy Theodore WoodLength2h 53m
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In "The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children," Theodore Wood crafts an imaginative exploration of coastal landscapes, carefully tailored for a younger audience. The book employs a whimsical yet informative literary style, weaving together vibrant descriptions of marine life and seaside activities, which capture the enchantment of the ocean. Illustrated engagingly, it serves not only as an educational resource but also as a source of inspiration, prompting curiosity about the natural world. Wood's prose is imbued with a sense of wonder, reflecting the Victorian desire for engaging children's literature that combines both enjoyment and instruction. Theodore Wood was a notable figure in children's literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his ability to blend educational content with captivating narratives. His background in natural history and passion for outdoor exploration undoubtedly influenced his desire to introduce young readers to the beauty and complexity of coastal ecosystems. This book is part of a larger movement in Victorian literature that aimed to foster a love of nature in children, making it both relevant and impactful in its time. Recommended for educators, parents, and young readers alike, "The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children" is an essential addition to any child's library. Its engaging style and informative content make learning about the sea inviting and memorable, encouraging a lifelong appreciation for nature and exploration.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I FISHES
57PLATE XXV CRAB CATERPILLARS (2 and 2 A)
2PLATE I THE GOBIES (1 and 2)
58PLATE XXV CRAB CHRYSALIDS (3 and 3 A)
3PLATE II THE SMOOTH BLENNY (1)
59PLATE XXVI HERMIT CRABS (1 and 2)
4PLATE II THE SPOTTED GUNNELL (2)
60CHAPTER V LOBSTERS AND THEIR KIN
5PLATE III THE DRAGONET (1)
61PLATE XXVII THE LOBSTER
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6PLATE III THE PIPE-FISH (2)
62PLATE XXVIII THE PRAWN (1)
7PLATE IV THE FLOUNDER
63PLATE XXVIII THE ÆSOP PRAWN (2)
8PLATE V THE PLAICE
64PLATE XXVIII THE SHRIMP (3)
9PLATE VI THE EGG OF THE SKATE (1)
65PLATE XXIX THE SANDHOPPER (1 and 1 A)
10PLATE VI THE EGG OF THE DOG-FISH (2)
66PLATE XXIX THE SAND SCREW (2 and 2 A)
11CHAPTER II THE MOLLUSCS
67PLATE XXX ACORN SHELLS (1)
12PLATE VII THE CUTTLE (1 and 2)
68PLATE XXX SHIP BARNACLES (2)
13PLATE VIII THE WHELK (1 and 2)
69CHAPTER VI THE SEA WORMS
14PLATE IX THE DOG WHELK (1)
70PLATE XXXI THE SEA MOUSE (1)
15PLATE IX THE STING WINKLE (2)
71PLATE XXXI THE SABELLA (2)
16PLATE IX THE PERIWINKLE (3 and 4)
72PLATE XXXII THE SERPULA (1 and 2)
17PLATE IX THE PURPURA (5)
73PLATE XXXIII THE TEREBELLA (1)
18PLATE X THE SEA SNAIL (1)
74PLATE XXXIII THE LUG WORM (2)
19PLATE X THE WENTLETRAP (2)
75PLATE XXXIV THE NEMERTES (1)
20PLATE XI THE COMMON LIMPET (1)
76PLATE XXXIV THE NEREIS (2)
21PLATE XI THE KEY-HOLE LIMPET (2)
77CHAPTER VII STARFISHES
22PLATE XI THE SMOOTH LIMPET (3)
78STARFISHES’ LEGS
23PLATE XI THE CUP AND SAUCER LIMPET (4)
79PLATE XXXV THE FIVE-FINGER STARFISH (1)
24PLATE XII THE PAINTED TOP (1)
80PLATE XXXV THE BIRD’S-FOOT STARFISH (2)
25PLATE XII THE GREY TOP (2)
81PLATE XXXVI THE SUN STARFISH
26PLATE XII THE COWRY (3)
82PLATE XXXVII THE BRITTLE STARFISH
27PLATE XII THE CHITON (4)
83PLATE XXXVIII THE SEA URCHIN (1 and 2)
28CHAPTER III BIVALVE MOLLUSCS
84CHAPTER VIII SEA CUCUMBERS AND JELLYFISHES
29PLATE XIII THE OYSTER (1)
85PLATE XXXIX THE SEA CUCUMBER (1)
30PLATE XIII THE SADDLE OYSTER (2)
86PLATE XXXIX JELLYFISHES (2)
31PLATE XIII THE COCKLE (3)
87PLATE XL THE STINGING JELLYFISH (1)
32PLATE XIV THE MUSSEL (1 and 2)
88PLATE XL THE SEA ACORN (2)
33PLATE XIV THE HORSE MUSSEL (3)
89CHAPTER IX SEA ANEMONES
34PLATE XV THE VARIABLE SCALLOP (1)
90HOW SEA ANEMONES ARE FORMED
35PLATE XV THE RADIATED SCALLOP (2)
91PLATE XLI THE SMOOTH ANEMONE (1)
36PLATE XV THE HUNCHBACK SCALLOP (3)
92PLATE XLI THE DAISY ANEMONE (2)
37PLATE XVI THE SUNSET SHELL (1 and 2)
93PLATE XLII THE THICK-ARMED ANEMONE (1)
38PLATE XVI THE GAPER (3)
94PLATE XLII THE SNAKE-LOCKED ANEMONE (2)
39PLATE XVII THE PIDDOCK (1)
95CHAPTER X MADREPORES, CORALS, AND SPONGES
40PLATE XVII THE LITTLE PIDDOCK (2 and 3)
96PLATE XLIII MADREPORES (1)
41PLATE XVIII THE SHIP-WORM (1 and 2)
97PLATE XLIII THE SEA FINGER (2)
42PLATE XIX THE RAZOR (1 and 2)
98PLATE XLIV THE TUFT CORAL (1)
43PLATE XIX THE SABRE RAZOR (3)
99PLATE XLIV THE BREAD-CRUMB SPONGE (2)
44PLATE XX THE PINNA
100PLATE XLIV THE GRANTIA SPONGE (3)
45CHAPTER IV CRABS
101PLATE XLIV FORAMINIFERA (4)
46HOW CRABS GROW
102CHAPTER XI SEA-WEEDS
47HOW CRABS SEE
103PLATE XLV THE BLADDER-WRACK (1)
48HOW CRABS HEAR AND SMELL
104PLATE XLV THE OAR WEED (2)
49PLATE XXI THE EDIBLE CRAB
105PLATE XLVI CORALLINE (1)
50PLATE XXII THE SHORE CRAB (1)
106PLATE XLVI DULSE (2)
51PLATE XXII THE FIDDLER CRAB (2)
107PLATE XLVII THE GREEN LAVER (1)
52PLATE XXIII THE MASKED CRAB (1)
108PLATE XLVII THE PURPLE LAVER (2)
53PLATE XXIII THE THORNBACK CRAB (2)
109PLATE XLVIII CARRAGEEN MOSS (1)
54PLATE XXIV THE LONG-BEAKED SPIDER CRAB (1)
110PLATE XLVIII THE SEA GRASS (2)
55PLATE XXIV THE FOUR-HORNED SPIDER CRAB (2)
111PLATE XLVIII THE GRASS WRACK (3)
56PLATE XXV THE PEA CRAB (1)