The Salmon Bears—Giants of the Great Bear Rainforest
By Ian McAllister and Nicholas Read
Extensively illustrated with Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Salmon Bears explores the delicate balance that exists between the grizzly, black and spirit bears that inhabit the last great wilderness along the central coast of British Columbia and their natural environment. Key to this relationship are the salmon that are born in the rivers each spring, who then go out to sea as juveniles and return as adults to spawn and die, completing a cycle of life that ensures the survival of not only their own species but also virtually every other plant and animal in the rainforest.
In clear language suitable for young readers, the authors describe the day-to-day activities that define the lives of these bears through the four seasons. But this is also very much the story of the Great Bear Rainforest—a vast tract of land that stretches from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alaska border and contains some of the largest stands of old-growth forest left on the West Coast. The Salmon Bears focuses on the interconnectedness of all life in the rainforest and makes a strong case for the importance of protecting this vital ecological resource.
Now Available: The Salmon Bears—Teacher's Guide!
We've designed this guide to be used alongside The Salmon Bears. Inside, you'll find thought-provoking discussion questions as well as ready-to-go lessons and extension activities centering on grizzly bears, black bears, spirit bears and the Great Bear Rainforest ecosystem.
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The Salmon Bears
by Ian McAllister and
Nicholas Read
9781554692057
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