Wie kommt der Sand an den Strand?

Synopsis of Wie kommt der Sand an den Strand?

«Wie kommt der Sand an den Strand?» is a popular science essay by Andrea Gentile, published by Atlantik Verlag in paperback (200 pages).

Explains everyday beach phenomena from physics, chemistry, biology and environmental science: why the sea is salty, how waves form, what happens when diving or why we tan. Includes tricks for building the perfect sandcastle and debunks myths such as hearing the sea in shells.

Translated from the Italian by Johannes von Vacano, with illustrations by Alessandro Damin. German edition published on April 15, 2015.

For those who wonder about the why of beach phenomena, with accessible and engaging language for any reader.