Science at the Beach
Book List
Clam-I-Am
Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel–and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew! Among Norval’s special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too.
A Whale of a Tale
Onboard a vessel that would make Jacques Cousteau green with envy, the Cat and Co. take to the high seas in search of whales, dolphins, and porpoises—those aquatic mammals known as cetaceans. While learning how cetaceans stay warm without hair, have teeth or baleen, swim in troops, spyhop, spin, breach, and see via ecolocation, kids are introduced to almost 20 different species—including sperm, right, humpback, and blue whales; Gulf, spectacled, and finless porpoise; and boto, common, hourglass, and bottlenose dolphins.
Splashing by the Sea Shore: Beach Activities for Kids
With tips on beach etiquette and helpful checklists of items to take along, kids can help pack and plan for a day on the shore.
Uncover the mysteries of tide pools, make sand-sational crafts, and play fun seaside games. From sand games to water relays, the book introduces kids to exciting games and beach-themed crafts. There are also ideas for throwing a beach party any time of year, with tips on low-cost decorations, invitation ideas, food and games, and favors.
Live in a landlocked state? No problem! Author Lisa Mullarkey shows kids how to turn a backyard swimming pool into the ultimate beach party destination!
Science in Seconds at the Beach
Surf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each in just ten minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, or around your neighborhood.