Lessons from the Sand

Family-Friendly Science Activities You Can Do on a Carolina Beach

Kids, Natural World, Experiments and Projects, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Fish & Ocean Life, Oceans & Seas, Travel, United States, South
Cover of the book Lessons from the Sand by Charles O. Pilkey, Orrin H. Pilkey, The University of North Carolina Press
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Author: Charles O. Pilkey, Orrin H. Pilkey ISBN: 9781469627380
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press Publication: March 14, 2016
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Language: English
Author: Charles O. Pilkey, Orrin H. Pilkey
ISBN: 9781469627380
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Publication: March 14, 2016
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Language: English

Ever wonder where sand comes from? Or why shells are colored differently? Or how to estimate the size of a wave? Featuring more than forty fun hands-on activities for families with children, Lessons from the Sandreveals the science behind the amazing natural wonders found on the beaches of North Carolina and South Carolina. Easy-to-do experiments will help parents and kids discover the ways water, wind, sand, plants, animals, and people interact to shape the constantly changing beaches we love to visit.

Featuring colorful illustrations and clear instructions, most activities require nothing more than an observant eye and simple tools found at local stores. You will learn about geology, weather, waves and currents, the critters that live on our beaches, and the environmental issues that threaten them. Chapters also include indoor activities for rainy days and activities for nighttime discovery. This book will become an indispensable companion for families, teachers, and students heading to the Carolina coast for years to come.

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Ever wonder where sand comes from? Or why shells are colored differently? Or how to estimate the size of a wave? Featuring more than forty fun hands-on activities for families with children, Lessons from the Sandreveals the science behind the amazing natural wonders found on the beaches of North Carolina and South Carolina. Easy-to-do experiments will help parents and kids discover the ways water, wind, sand, plants, animals, and people interact to shape the constantly changing beaches we love to visit.

Featuring colorful illustrations and clear instructions, most activities require nothing more than an observant eye and simple tools found at local stores. You will learn about geology, weather, waves and currents, the critters that live on our beaches, and the environmental issues that threaten them. Chapters also include indoor activities for rainy days and activities for nighttime discovery. This book will become an indispensable companion for families, teachers, and students heading to the Carolina coast for years to come.

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