Relevant Literature
Ashrose, C., & Waldman, B. (1993). The very first Americans. New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
This has a fascinating look at how the very first Americans lived off of the land, all over the country.
Bell, D. O., & Ramsey, M. D. (1994). Awesome Chesapeake: A kid's guide to the bay. Centreville, MD: Tidewater.
This is loaded with interesting information about the Chesapeake and its creatures and plants. It is written so that elementary and middle schoolers can easily understand.
Bell, D. O., & Wharton, J. H. (1998). Chesapeake Bay walk. Centreville, MD: Tidewater.
This is a colorful book that children should read or have read to them before study the Chesapeake Bay.
Cherry, L. (1992). A river ran wild. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
This tells a story of restoration and renewal of the polluted Nashua River in Massachusetts.
Jerome, K. B. (2011). Richmond and the state of Virginia: Cool stuff every kid should know. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub.
A factual book about Virginia. It will take some digging to find relevant information, but it's good for kids to finger through.
Pipe, J. (2005). Water. Mankato, MN: Stargazer Books.
This is a geography series focusing on water and the impact it has on the environment.
Ryder, J., & Narahashi, K. (2001). A fawn in the grass. New York: H. Holt.
As a young child takes a walk in the woods, the world comes alive with creatures and treasures big and small -- from ants and lizards to moles and hawks.
Smith, K. (2003). All around Virginia: Regions and resources. Chicago: Heinemann Library.
This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the regions of Virginia and their valuable resources. You'll find colorful maps that help you locate Virginia's regions and understand their features. You will learn about the many natural and man-made resources of the state and how they affect its economy.
Smith, K. (2003). Virginia plants and animals. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library.
This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Virginia and the habitats in which they live.
Telford, C., & Theodorou, R. (1998). Down a river. Des Plaines, IL: Heinemann Interactive Library.
This takes the reader on a journey along the mighty Missouri-Mississippi River, describing physical features, animal and plant life, how people use the river, and the importance of conservation. This can be used to describe similar features of the James River.
Three, L. P., & Galdone, P. (1970). The three little pigs. New York: Clarion.
A classic tale - the children should all be familiar with the story of how the three pigs build their houses. It is a great opportunity to see where the pigs got their resources from