Wallis Catherine (37 results)

Condition: very_good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The seahorse is one of nature's most startling creations. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, who found them washed up on shore after storms, the only explanation for such an astonishing form was a mythological one: these creatures pulled the chariots of Neptune. The seahorse, even to us nowadays, seems out-of-this-world. It is a fish, but has the head of a horse and wears a crown. Its fins move so fast they are almost invisible. It has a tail, but a curly one like a monkey's, and instead of scales a suit of armour plating. Its eyes can swivel monstrously in two different directions at once. In most unfish-like and contrary manner, it swims upright, its progress slow and ponderous. Sometimes hardly bigger than a fingernail, the seahorse is full of surprises. It is a voracious eating machine, deadly to small shrimps, eating up to 300 in an hour. To protect eggs in open water and ensure the survival of the next generation, it is the male of the species that becomes pregant - a solution almost unique in the animal kingdom. A seahorse may live out its whole life within a square meter of seaweed, seagrass, or coral reef. To balance the fact that it can't swim very fast and escape predators, it has perfected the most artful camouflage. There are up to 100 species worldwide, ranging in size from approximately 1/2 or 3/4 to 12 (15 or 20mm to 300 mm), with the majority being about 6 (150mm) long. New discoveries are still being made, and the seahorse map is yet to be fully drawn. Catherine Wallis has been fascinated by seahorses all her life. A journalist who has worked for the weekly Gulf Mirror in Bahrain and Middle East Economic Digest as well as the Hongkong Standard and Asiaweek, she has never lived far from the ocean.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by editor on title page.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The seahorse is one of nature's most startling creations. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, who found them washed up on shore after storms, the only explanation for such an astonishing form was a mythological one: these creatures pulled the chariots of Neptune. The seahorse, even to us nowadays, seems out-of-this-world. It is a fish, but has the head of a horse and wears a crown. Its fins move so fast they are almost invisible. It has a tail, but a curly one like a monkey's, and instead of scales a suit of armour plating. Its eyes can swivel monstrously in two different directions at once. In most unfish-like and contrary manner, it swims upright, its progress slow and ponderous. Sometimes hardly bigger than a fingernail, the seahorse is full of surprises. It is a voracious eating machine, deadly to small shrimps, eating up to 300 in an hour. To protect eggs in open water and ensure the survival of the next generation, it is the male of the species that becomes pregant - a solution almost unique in the animal kingdom. A seahorse may live out its whole life within a square meter of seaweed, seagrass, or coral reef. To balance the fact that it can't swim very fast and escape predators, it has perfected the most artful camouflage. There are up to 100 species worldwide, ranging in size from approximately 1/2 or 3/4 to 12 (15 or 20mm to 300 mm), with the majority being about 6 (150mm) long. New discoveries are still being made, and the seahorse map is yet to be fully drawn. Catherine Wallis has been fascinated by seahorses all her life. A journalist who has worked for the weekly Gulf Mirror in Bahrain and Middle East Economic Digest as well as the Hongkong Standard and Asiaweek, she has never lived far from the ocean.…

Paperback. Condition: Good+. Has some wrinkled pages due to minimal liquid exposure. Spill stain to edge of pages. - Book is in good overall condition. No writing or major blemishes. Average wear.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A former library book from a local parish with usual markings and additions; The binding is tight; the pages are clean. Very little wear. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Like New.

paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. This hardcover edition of "The Treasure Chest" is in excellent condition, with a strong binding and clean pages. The orange cloth cover is well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear. The spine is intact with clear, gold lettering. Unfortunately, the dust jacket is not present, but the book itself remains a visually appealing piece for collectors. ### Unknown (dust jacket not visible) Unknown (no explicit edition statement visible). Photographs by Catherine Hopkins (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: Fair. : Descubre los misterios de los caballitos de mar en este libro de Catherine Wallis. Aprende sobre su vida en los océanos, su comportamiento y su importancia en el ecosistema marino. Con 80 páginas y un formato de tapa dura, este libro es una guía fascinante para jóvenes y adultos interesados en la naturaleza y la ciencia. EAN: 9781593730390 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: Seahorses Autor: Catherine Wallis Editorial: Bunker Hill Publishing Idioma: eng Páginas: 80 Formato: tapa dura.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in good condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. If the book is very heavy, we will may need to contact you before completion of purchase to advise you of extra postage costs. …

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hard Cover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: vg. Book in in original box; 11" tall; 248pp including indexes; color photo dust jacket has some small tears bottom edge, is price clipped & in new clear protective mylar. Catherine Hopkins, photos (illustrator). Hardcover (dj).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Ninth Printing. Includes original box. Bit of wear to the box. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 248 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. Illustrated by Catherine Hopkins (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 160pp, lavishly illustrated in full colour with photographs. Pictorial boards. Illustrated endpapers. 4to. Very slightly pushed at spine ends, else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original illustrated, glossy dust wrapper, very slightly bumped at spine ends. A lavish and richly coloured pictorial record of the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent featuring the stunning photography of Roddy Paine, revealing much of the town's curious history over the last 400 years.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 160 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Imperial octavo, in stapled wrapper (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original stiff card covers; in very good shape; no tears, chips or creases, just mildly rubbed and edge-worn. Numerous illustrations throughout. Contents sound and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels.