Tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

The many streams and rivers that are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed provide the freshwater that helps make the bay such a unique ecosystem. The brackish waters are home to lots of plants and animals that are a factor in keeping the bay healthy. However, the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay can also have negative effects on the health of the bay if the water they feed to the bay is polluted. Readers will learn about the interconnectedness of the bay watershed as well as the importance of this estuary’s tributaries. Including a map of the key rivers flowing into the Chesapeake Bay, the main content will engage readers with the conservation conversation surrounding the bay in addition to its geography. Vivid photographs and detailed sidebars will further draw readers into the growing region surrounding the Chesapeake Bay.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433997938
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Great Shellfish Bay 4

Shelter, Cleaning, and Protection 8

Trickle Down: Tributaries 10

People and Places 12

When Salt Meets Fresh 16

Major Tributaries 18

In and Around the Bay 20

Watershed Wellness 22

The Habitat Needs Help! 26

Chesapeake Conservation 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32