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PublisherHeritage House

ISBN-101772033197

ISBN-139781772033199

eBay Product ID (ePID)21038582891

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Book TitleExplore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicAnimals / Marine Life, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, Imagination & Play

IllustratorYes, Gillmore, Karen

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorGloria Snively

Book SeriesExplore with Sam and Crystal Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"Dr. Snively captures the wonder and excitement of the rich eelgrass meadow and associated ocean ecosystems. Seen through the eyes of two delightful, curious children, the biological wonders of this habitat are interpreted by a marine biologist, a fisherman uncle, a First Nations Elder, and even a small, wise, and perceptive fish. Beautifully illustrated by Karen Gillmore, scientifically accurate, and fun to read, this story of the ocean coast and all its relationships will captivate children and adults alike." - Dr. Nancy Turner, ethnobotanist

Grade FromFourth Grade

Series Volume Number3

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisThis richly illustrated story teaches children about the many fish, crustaceans, marine mammals and microorganisms that live in and feed off the eelgrass meadows of the Pacific Northwest., With beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations, this fascinating story teaches children about the many fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and micro-organisms that live in and feed off the eelgrass meadows of the north Pacific coastal region. "Recommended for school and public libraries regardless of their proximity to the west coast. Although works of fiction, the books contain a wealth of accessible facts."-- Resource Links "A major theme that emerges is the need to respect and care for the ocean environment and to understand the harmony among its inhabitants. These appealing, fact-rich books go a long way to enhancing that understanding for young readers. Highly recommended."-- CM: Canadian Review of Materials Sam and Crystal's coastal adventure continues as brother and sister dive deeper--literally--into the marine habitats of Eagle Cove, home of Aunt Kate and Uncle Charlie. In their third adventure, the kids learn about one of the most ecologically important ecosystems on the west coast: the eelgrass meadow. This rich habitat provides food and shelter to countless marine critters--from tiny micro-organisms to juvenile fish, and is the basis of a gigantic food web that supports herring, salmon, black bears, humpback whales and many other species. Ada, an Indigenous woman from nearby Salmon Bay Village, tells the children about her people's knowledge of land and sea, complementing Aunt Kate's Western scientific teachings and reinforcing the importance of respecting nature. Combining an entertaining story with gorgeous imagery and the author's scientific background and extensive work with Indigenous Elders and educators, Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal brings the coastline to life for children ages eight and up.