Description
Book SynopsisAn updated second edition of the classic and captivating book that encourages elementary and middle school children to take interest in ecology of the Chesapeake Bayby introducing them to the creatures and plants around the Bay's 2,500 square miles The Chesapeake Bay is an amazing body of waterthe largest estuary in North America, and
Amazing Chesapeake, 2nd Edition encourages students to discover and explore it through the interesting traits of the plants, animals, birds, and fish they''re likely to find in and around it.
Concepts such as watershed, airshed, and food web are explained in concise, understandable terms. A new Citizen Science guide to water quality empowers children and adults to monitor the health of local streams and creeks. And a Fun-dex game with Bay facts provides an entertaining and educational review of what they''ve read.
This fun and educational book will appeal not only to students, but teachers for classroom use, and it makes a great gift for any elementary or middle-schooler who lives or vacations in the area.
Trade Reviewnbsp;A second edition updates this 25-year-old classic, introducing a new generation of kids to the Bay. Aimed at elementary and middle school students, Bell packs a lot of knowledge into a slim (63-page) volume, beginning with the formation of the Bay and guiding readers to the life under and around the water, while providing a road map for young citizen scientists eager to get involved. It’s a great gift for a kid who wants to explore the Bay (or one you’re trying to nudge in that direction).
-- Chesapeake Bay Magazine
nbsp;In summary, this is an excellent book for elementary and lower middle school teachers to use in their classrooms. There are fun facts that teachers can use, and the best parts are how this book simplifies scientific concepts in student friendly language. If you get a chance add this book to your wish list, you won’t be disappointed.
-- VATS The Science Educator
nbsp;For any child who is curious about places they haven't been or even for kids in the Chesapeake Bay area either in New York or Virginia, this book will tell the rich history of the Bay. Young readers will definitely want to go there after reading this book; I know I do. There are fun facts all throughout and many educational activity pages included. (Ages 8-12) -- Midwest Book Review
nbsp;2022 Skipping Stones Book Honor Award Winner in Nature and Ecology Books
-- Skipping Stones
Table of ContentsThe Birth of the Bay
7
A Web of Life
10
People and the Chesapeake Bay
16
Life around the Chesapeake Bay
20
Life along the Shore
21
Life in the Water
27
Where do you live?
40
Citizen Science guide
46
Fun-dex
58
Learning More
61
Index
62
