Lessons from the sand : family-friendly science activities you can do on a Carolina beach / Charles O. Pilkey & Orrin H. Pilkey.
| Author/creator |
Pilkey, Charles O. |
| Other author/creator | Pilkey, Orrin H., 1934- |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2016] |
| Description | 221 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
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| Series | A Southern gateways guide Southern gateways guide. ^A1041366 |
| Contents | How to use this book. What you need ; Beach safety ; The invisible pollution problem -- Waves. Wave height ; The wind and the waves ; Surf ; Longshore currents ; Rip currents ; Tides -- Moving beaches. Sea breeze ; Dunes ; Ancient shorelines ; Beach erosion ; Barrier islands -- Sand. Sand ; Black sand ; Barking sand ; Soft sand -- Beach features. Ripple marks ; Volcanoes on the beach ; Beach tracker ; The layer cake beach ; Groundwater -- Shells. Collecting shells ; Black shells ; Brown shells ; Shell roundness ; Shell orientation ; Fossils -- Life. Life in the fast lane ; Birds at the beach ; Plants and salt ; Murder mystery -- The environment. Replenished beaches ; Concrete beaches ; Litter ; Beach driving ; Ocean acidification -- Rainy day activities. Plankton ; Saltwater ; Museum visit ; Google Earth -- Seeing the unseen. Night ; Do your own activity -- Glossary -- The edge of the wild. Beach conservation ; Books. |
| Subject | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2015040682 |
| ISBN | 9781469627373 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 146962737X (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | NC Stacks | GB459.4 .P55 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |