{"product_id":"sea-wolves-keepers-of-the-rainforest-hardcover","title":"Sea Wolves: Keepers of the Rainforest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Benedict\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMelanie Crowder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoy Henry Vickers\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis lyrical, stunningly illustrated book explores the sea wolf--an apex marine mammal evolved from the gray wolf--as it navigates the coastline, eats seafood, and lives its extraordinary, unusual life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSea Wolves: Keepers of the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e is the astonishing story of a wolf species that calls the shores of western Canada and southeastern Alaska home. Here, wolves crack clams, feast on fish roe, swipe salmon from rivers, and swim miles between islands--as long observed by the First Nations communities that have lived alongside them for thousands of years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, with the rise of industrial logging, pipeline projects, and other threats, sea wolves face a troubled future. Wildlife experts and First Nations members agree: these majestic creatures are a vital part of the ecosystem and need to be protected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough beautiful verse and striking illustrations, \u003ci\u003eSea Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e captures the fascinating life of an animal with great cultural and scientific significance--one that will inspire awe in young readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Benedict \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book author with an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her poetry has been published in \u003ci\u003eBravery \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelanie Crowder\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of several books for young readers, including the 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist, \u003ci\u003eAudacity\u003c\/i\u003e, and the young adult novel \u003ci\u003eJumper\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRoy Henry Vickers is an artist, author, and a recognized leader in the First Nations community. He has received many awards and honors for his art and community involvement, including a hereditary chieftainship and several hereditary names given by the Northwest Coast First Nations. Roy has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia and to the Order of Canada, and he's received the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. His picture books \u003ci\u003eRaven Brings the Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCloudwalker\u003c\/i\u003e are award-winning bestsellers in Canada.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 11.17 x 9.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750640812320,"sku":"9781662620119","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d147f1caa90981fdebc31799982b2546.webp?v=1779955445","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sea-wolves-keepers-of-the-rainforest-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}