Explore Prince Edward Island
You will receive:
- 1x 44 page Explore Prince Edward Island PDF Booklet
"Explore Prince Edward Island" offers a comprehensive look at the island's unique characteristics, beginning with an examination of its geography through topographic maps, elevation data, and highway routes. It delves into the island's distinctive "red earth," explaining its soil texture and the process of oxidation that gives it its color, even revealing how iron appears in unexpected locations. The book explores the island's agriculture, focusing on tubers and the local tradition of clam digging, while also highlighting its diverse ecosystems and the presence of marine life like Leatherback Turtles. Environmental concerns are addressed through discussions of plastic in the ocean, juxtaposed with the beauty of sea glass, and the island's natural beauty is celebrated through the iconic Lady Slipper Orchid.
Additional items needed
In order to complete this book you will need the following supplies:
- 1x strong neodynium magnet
- 2x iron nails (not galvanized)
- A dish sponge, one cup each of rice, oats, and flour, and a few toothpicks
- 2x cups of multigrain Cheerios, a large ziplock back
- An old potato that is starting to sprout
- Potatoes, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni or any other favourite pizza toppings
- OPTIONAL: real clams or shellfish to examine