The Chesapeake Bay is an amazing body of water--the largest estuary in North America. The first of its kind, this book stimulates elementary- and middle-school children's interest in the Bay by exposing them to the fascinating creatures and plants found in and around the Bay's 2,500 square miles. Concepts such as watershed, airshed, and food web are explained in concise, understandable terms. This is an effective means for children to discover the interesting traits of some of the plants, animals, birds, and fish they are likely to find in and around the Bay. A new "Citizen Science" guide to water quality empowers children and adults to monitor the health of local streams and creeks.

Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid's Guide to the Bay

Children's Books

Bell, David Owen

Animals

Schiffer Kids

Dockmanship, according to author Bell, is "the art, skill, and practice of safely berthing and unberthing a vessel." Anyone who has ever spent time observing the action at a marina or boat ramp will concede that the docking practiced by many recreational boaters today can hardly be considered an "art." Here is a book that provides the information to turn any skipper--even a novice--into a master of docking. Captains who feel they already perform well behind the helm will enjoy reviewing the standard and advanced techniques contained in this easily understood manual. The basics of rudders, propellers, lines, and fenders used on small to medium-sized boats are completely explored. For each type of propulsion (inboard, outboard, single-screw, double-screw, and sail), techniques are described for maneuvering port side to, starboard side to, stern in, and bow in, and for getting away and handling the boat in close quarters. The author also clarifies the effects of wind and current.

Dockmanship (Cornell Boaters Library)

Reference

Cornell Maritime Press

Looks at the history of the region and describes the plants and animals found in and around the Bay, including crabs, blue herons, muskrats, ospreys, shrimp, clams, catfish, reed grass, and seaweed

Ramsey, Marcy Dunn

Tidewater Pub

Chesapeake Bay Walk is an introduction to the interesting plants and animals young readers can find in and around the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. With outstanding illustrations and concise text geared for children ages four through nine, the book beckons youngsters and their parents to learn by exploring the estuarine environment. On a stroll through its pages, they can see soft-bellied bullies, crabs older than dinosaurs, and â oebaldâ five-year-olds. Chesapeake Bay Walk guides readers along the bay's different shoreline habitats: beach, mudflat, pier, marsh, and shallows. It features an explanation of the food chain that is easy for this age group to understand, a tour of the changing seasons, and a checklist for youngsters to use to keep track of their discoveries. Early reader-ages 5-8.

Chesapeake Bay Walk

Science, Nature & How It Works

The Chesapeake Bay is an amazing body of water--the largest estuary in North America. This book, the first of its kind, stimulates elementary and middle school children's interest in the bay by exposing them to the fascinating creatures and plants found in and around the bay's 2,500 square miles. Concepts such as watershed, airshed, and food web are explained in concise, understandable terms. This book is an effective means for children to discover the interesting traits of some of the plants, animals, birds, and fish they are likely to find in and around the bay. Middle grades-ages 10-13.

Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid’s Guide to the Bay

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Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid's Guide to the Bay

Dockmanship (Cornell Boaters Library)

Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid's Guide to the Bay

Chesapeake Bay Walk

Awesome Chesapeake: A Kid’s Guide to the Bay