Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal

$22.95

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Format: Hardcover

Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian;

Status: Available

Grade Levels: 3; 4; 5; 6;

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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.

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.

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

"A special story that will whet young people's curiosity about the very special ecosystem of native eelgrass in the Pacific Northwest." - Nikki Wright, Executive Director, SeaChange Marine Conservation Society

"Gloria Snively and Karen Gillmore do it again, bringing fascinating, detailed information about eelgrass meadows and the mysteries and value of our oceans to youth of all ages. Respect, equality, sustainable use, and conservation are all wrapped up in the words and pictures of the working west coast." - Dr. Joachim Carolsfeld, World Fisheries Trust

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8-11.

This book is part of the Explore with Sam and Crystal series.

A brother and sister learn about the importance of the eelgrass meadow, a fascinating and complex marine ecosystem that sustains a variety of life on the North Pacific coast.

This book explores themes of marine biology, biodiversity, animal behavior and the interconnectedness of animal species with their habitats. It examines ethical issues related to environmental protection, endangered species and people’s respect for nature.

Gloria Snively was compelled to write this series because of the serious degradation of our coastal ecosystems. As an educator and curriculum developer, she feels we need to do a better job of educating youth about basic marine ecology.

Snively is a founding member of the Northwest Association of Marine Educators (NAME).

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64 pages | 8.00" x 10.00"

Explore the Eelgrass Meadow with Sam and Crystal

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