This stunning nature alphabet book explores the fascinating ecosystem of the Pacific west coast — a magnificent area that combines an ancient rainforest, a rugged beach and a vast, open ocean, and where whales, bears, wolves, eagles and a rich variety of marine species thrive in an interconnected web of life.Author Deborah Hodge has spent more than forty years on the west coast, frequently visiting the Pacific Rim region, and she knows it intimately. From A to Z she describes in vivid language the rainforest, ocean and beach, and a great variety of animals that a child might see walking along the shore — from tiny sea jellies to inquisitive sandpipers to leaping orcas. Illustrator Karen Reczuch brings her remarkable talent to the book, and has created image after image that is simply breathtaking. The text and art have been carefully checked for scientific accuracy.Includes a note about the Pacific west coast and suggestions for exploring the region and further reading.
Deborah Hodge Book order (chronological)
Deborah Hodge is an award-winning author of 25 books for children, specializing in engaging nonfiction for primary-aged readers. Her work explores themes of sustainable farming and food origins, Canadian history, and the inclusive portrayal of children with disabilities. Drawing on her background as a former teacher and curriculum writer, Hodge crafts informative and accessible narratives. Her writing offers young readers valuable insights into the world around them.
Bears
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The eating habits of bears is one of 14 topics in this clearly written look at three North American bears --- grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series you'll find out how and where bears live, how they give birth and raise their cubs, what they eat and much more.Did you know?• Bears eat so much in the fall that they don't need to eat during the winter.• All baby bears have blue eyes.• Polar bears are related to dogs.