The Edge of the Sea Author:Rachel Carson A scientific tour of a world as old as time, where life began and the forces of evolution are still at work. At the sea's edge, that mysterious region where sea and shore meet, Carson shows you the watery kingdom of curious creatures who shape their lives to the rhythm of the changing tides. — Lavishy illustrated by Bob Hines of the U.S. Fish an... more »d Wildlife Service, the book is packed with precise knowledge and derives its special authority from its constant awareness that beyond knowledge still lies mystery.« less