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Nature Study- Following the Coast

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Following the Coast is a wonderful book written by author and illustrator Jim Arnosky. Following the Coast is written about a trip that he took up the coast of the United States and the wildlife that he saw in the saltwater mashes along the way. The book is written for children and is a great way for them to learn about these beautiful habitats. Here are resources to go along with this book.

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Following the Coast (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)

Following the Coast (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)

by: Jim Arnosky

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Shrimp Printout - Enchanted Learning Software
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Manta Ray- Enchanted Learning Software
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Bull Shark Printout - ZoomSharks.com
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Right Whale Print-out - Enchanted Learning Software
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Raccoon Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
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Nutria Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
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White-Tailed Deer Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
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Canada Goose Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
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Project Pages

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Projects and Printables

Manatee Lapbook
Free lapbook from Homeschool Share
Dolphin Lapbook
Free lapbook from Homeschool Share.
Sea Birds Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Whale Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Mollusks Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Shark Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Raccoon Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Bears Lapbook
From Homeschool Share
Choose a State Lapbook
From Homeschool Helper
Coastal Animal Notebooking Pages
on HSLaunch.com.

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Georgia Map
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South Carolina
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North Carolina
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Virginia Map
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Delaware Map
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  • KarenTBTEN May 18, 2010 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Quite a collection of resources for studying the coastal regions! Lensrolled to "Desert and Forest Ecosystems: Lesson Plans".
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