Lessons from the Sand - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Lessons from the Sand write by Charles O. Pilkey. This book was released on 2016-03-14. Lessons from the Sand available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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 Sand reveals 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.
Pearls from Sand
Pearls from Sand - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Pearls from Sand write by Karl Wiegers. This book was released on 2011-05-01. Pearls from Sand available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Throughout your life, you’ve had numerous everyday conversations and other experiences in which a small observation---perhaps a single sentence someone spoke to you---resonated so strongly that you still remember it years later. The “pearls of wisdom” that arose from such small encounters helped shape your values, how you think about yourself, and how you interact with others. "Pearls from Sand" will appeal to people who seek out life lessons, look for ways to apply the lessons to their thoughts and actions, and enjoy sharing these powerful lessons with others.
Sand and Water Play
Sand and Water Play - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sand and Water Play write by Sherrie West. This book was released on 2001. Sand and Water Play available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. SAND AND WATER PLAY: SIMPLE, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
How to Read a North Carolina Beach
How to Read a North Carolina Beach - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook How to Read a North Carolina Beach write by Orrin H. Pilkey. This book was released on 2014-06-30. How to Read a North Carolina Beach available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Take a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. What makes sea foam? What are those tiny sand volcanoes along the waterline? You'll find the answers to these questions and dozens more in this comprehensive field guide to the state's beaches, which shows visitors how to decipher the mysteries of the beach and interpret clues to an ever-changing geological story. Orrin Pilkey, Tracy Monegan Rice, and William Neal explore large-scale processes, such as the composition and interaction of wind, waves, and sand, as well as smaller features, such as bubble holes, drift lines, and black sands. In addition, coastal life forms large and small--from crabs and turtles to microscopic animals--are all discussed here. The concluding chapter contemplates the future of North Carolina beaches, considering the threats to their survival and assessing strategies for conservation. This indispensable beach book offers vacationers and naturalists a single source for learning to appreciate and preserve the natural features of a genuine state treasure. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
Sea, Sand, Me!
Sea, Sand, Me! - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sea, Sand, Me! write by Patricia Hubbell. This book was released on 2001-05-22. Sea, Sand, Me! available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Uncovering seashells... jumping in the waves... It's a perfect beach day! And what better way to spend it than with a new beach friend? Patricia Hubbell's light verse skips merrily along, while Lisa Campbell Ernst's playful scenes picture a sea that is justwaiting to be splashed in!
