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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Irish Seashore by Lucy Taylor

£21.99

Ireland’s seashores are not just sandcastles and picnics – they are also full of fascinating plants and animals to discover. Packed with colourful illustrations, this book takes young readers on a journey through tidal rock pools, along sandy beaches and over rocky cliffs to discover the amazing creatures that live in our seas and along our shores, from playful dolphins to tiny crabs and mysterious shells.

Curious kids will learn about the plants, habitats and ecosystems that make the Irish seashore so special, while exploring the science behind waves and tides. The second book in the Gill Illustrated Encyclopedia series effortlessly engages with topics such as biodiversity, biology and geography – delighting children and adults alike!

Ireland’s seashores are not just sandcastles and picnics – they are also full of fascinating plants and animals to discover. Packed with colourful illustrations, this book takes young readers on a journey through tidal rock pools, along sandy beaches and over rocky cliffs to discover the amazing creatures that live in our seas and along our shores, from playful dolphins to tiny crabs and mysterious shells.

Curious kids will learn about the plants, habitats and ecosystems that make the Irish seashore so special, while exploring the science behind waves and tides. The second book in the Gill Illustrated Encyclopedia series effortlessly engages with topics such as biodiversity, biology and geography – delighting children and adults alike!

About the Author

Lucy Taylor lives beside the sea in County Kerry and is passionate about sharing her love for nature. She is a qualified marine biologist and has worked in education, research, SCUBA diving and nature conservation. She is the author of Ireland’s Seashore: A Field Guide.

About the Illustrator

Linda Fährlin is an artist and illustrator inspired by the wild Atlantic Ocean and the landscape of the north-west of Ireland, where she lives. Previous books she has illustrated include The Great Irish Science Book and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses.

Publisher: Gill Books

Date Published: 19 September 2025

Hardback, 64 pages

ISBN:  9781804583258

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