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  “Nanny, I found some sea glass!” exclaimed my grandson as he and his pal explored the seashore.
Jim and I had come to this beach on the Atlantic coast for a day trip with friends and brought along our grandson and grand nephew.  Shells and sea glass abounded at this cove.
We’d never collected sea glass before so were fascinated by the glass of various colors that had been tumbled smooth by the action of the ocean and sand.
What is sea glass?
It starts out as broken glass that somehow (accidentally or deliberately) was tossed into the ocean.  Wave and sand action eventually smoothed it …read more

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A day at the beach, building sand castles, swimming midst ocean waves, collecting shells, taking a picnic to the lighthouse,  and basking in the salty air was a highlight in my childhood.  We lived inland, so when we visited my aunt and uncle near the Atlantic Ocean, this was a joyous occasion that lives in my memories.
What can we learn about the beach as we explore in the nautical world? 
Let’s find some books to read aloud or a mystery that requires a large chair for curling up.  There are science and nature books that give us knowledge about what we see, …read more