{"product_id":"west-coast-wild-a-nature-alphabet-hardcover","title":"West Coast Wild: A Nature Alphabet - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeborah Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKaren Reczuch\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the Pacific west coast with this gorgeous nature alphabet book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes a note about the Pacific west coast and suggestions for exploring the region and further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7\u003cbr\u003e With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeborah Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 25 books for children. She specializes in writing engaging non-fiction for young readers and loves the challenge of using few words to explain big thoughts. Many of Deborah's books have received awards and have been published internationally. Her honors include the Information Book Award of Canada and the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, and she was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Her work has also appeared on ALA's Top Ten Best Environmental Books for Youth. She lives in Vancouver. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Reczuch\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many award-winning children's books. \u003ci\u003eLoon\u003c\/i\u003e by Susan Vande Griek won the TD Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-fiction, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Picture Book Award and the Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable Information Book Award. It was also named a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Karen's other publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Auction\u003c\/i\u003e by Jan Andrews, a Governor General's Award finalist; \u003ci\u003eJust Like New\u003c\/i\u003e by Ainslie Manson, winner of the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award; and \u003ci\u003eSalmon Creek\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the BC Book Prize. Karen's work includes scientific, historical and archeological illustration, and it has been exhibited internationally. She lives in Acton, ON, Canada.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 9 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 September 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771624063264,"sku":"9781554984404","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/75c403367441b724d4baeafb1bda8531.webp?v=1780389822","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/west-coast-wild-a-nature-alphabet-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}