People live in all kinds of places, from bustling cities to remote mountains, and from the cold tundra to hot deserts. Our physical environment can affect the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the houses we build, and how we get around. This fascinating series takes readers on a journey around the world. By focusing on familiar, everyday activities, it shows how people's lives can be very different, but also very similar, to our own. Coasts are places where the land meets the sea. Some are rocky and rugged, with crashing waves. Others have beautiful sandy beaches and peaceful bays. Find out what it's like to live by the coast, from living in a house on stilts to getting around by boat!