Visit the rocky shores of A Tidal Pool and find out about seaweed, shells, and the diverse number of animals that make tidal pools their home. Spectacular photographs and easy-to-understand text show how different conditions during high-, mid-, and low-level tides determine which plants and animals live in which part of the shore. A trip to a tidal pool outlines rules for observing nature without endangering creatures, plants, and young observers. Concepts are explained such as: food chains and webs. camouflage, breeding, and survival in a constantly changing coastline.