Download or read book Orcas Everywhere written by Mark Leiren-Young and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orcas are found in every ocean on the planet, but can they survive their relationship with humans? Orcas Everywhere looks at how humans around the world (Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike) related to orcas in the past, how we relate to them now and what we can do to keep cetacean communities alive and thriving. The book deals with science, philosophy, environmentalism and ethics in a kid-friendly and accessible way. Writer, filmmaker and orca activist Mark Leiren-Young takes us back to when killer whales were considered monsters and examines how humans went from using orcas for target practice to nearly loving them to death. If you know a young person who loves Free Willy or Finding Nemo, they will fall in love with these whales.
Download or read book Orca written by Lynda Mapes and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history--and future--of one of the sea's greatest mammals
Download or read book Nature Out of Balance written by Merrie-Ellen Wilcox and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive species threaten local ecosystems and the planet’s biodiversity, but are they all as bad as we think they are? Plants, animals, insects and fish are moving in. In Nature Out of Balance:How Invasive Species Are Changing the Planet author Merrie-Ellen Wilcox profiles all-star invasive species around the world, starting in her own neighbourhood, and warns that humans are the most invasive species of all. We find out how and why species become invasive, what we can do to stop their spread and whether it’s time to think differently about invasive species that are here to stay.
Download or read book Design Like Nature written by Megan Clendenan and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change. In Design Like Nature young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by the environment. Nature runs the entire planet with no waste and no pollution. Can humans learn to do this too? It's time to step outside and start designing like nature.
Download or read book Powwow written by Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous culture and reconciliation.
Download or read book Goodnight Little Orcas written by Megan Calderon and published by . This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little ones will love counting adorable orcas as they splash through their day, meeting many friends like puffins, otters, belugas, seals, polar bears, and even a moose nibbling leaves on shore. Then as the sun sets and the moon begins to rise, it's time for all sleepy little orcas to find their pod and huddle up for the night.Additional backmatter includes an orca diagram, a map of orca habitats, and a glossary with additional information about all the animals featured in the book. Written by early-elementary teacher, Megan Calderon, Good Night Little Orcas is a perfect primer for preschoolers to learn about orcas and other Arctic animals and a sweet bedtime book to help all little ones settle down for sleep.
Download or read book Toucania written by Marianne Ferrer and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with whimsical illustrations of imaginary animals, this delightful tale of an independent young woman is sure to encourage your own little explorers to dream of their own big adventures. Intrepid adventurer Amelia finally gets a chance to explore the legendary island of Toucania, following in her grandfather’s footsteps. There she will get to observe the strange creatures that he used to tell her about as she drifted to sleep. Belicorns, chimpanthers and firebats have filled her dreams for years and now she has a chance to see them for herself. But Amelia must get to the island quickly! Otherwise Toucania will soon vanish back into the dense fog that keeps it hidden for decades at a time.
Download or read book No More Pranks written by Monique Polak and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pete's pranks have gotten him in plenty of trouble, but they might be the only way to bring justice to a seaside town. Pete likes to play pranks. It doesn't matter what it is as long as it gets a laugh. When he impersonates his vice-principal on a radio call-in show, he goes too far and is suspended from school. Pete's parents send him to spend the summer working with his uncle, a whale-watching guide in a tourist town far from the city. When a whale is injured by a reckless tour guide, Pete struggles to save the animal. Then Pete has to pull the most important prank of his life to bring the guide to justice. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Download or read book Finding Home written by Jen Sookfong Lee and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child of immigrants and gives a human face to the realities of being an immigrant or refugee today. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Download or read book Mornings with Jesus 2021 written by Guideposts, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mornings with Jesus, an annual 365-day devotional, has been delighting devotional readers with daily entries that include a Scripture verse, a reflection on Jesus’s words, and a faith step that inspires and challenges. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." (John 15:11) Spend the year following Jesus, reflecting on daily devotions that show us His unchanging love and faithfulness. In Mornings with Jesus 2021, you can read one all-new devotion each day that will encourage you to embrace Jesus's love, to lay down your worries and be filled with joy, and to focus on Him as Redeemer, Friend, and Faithful One. Lifting up their voices in heartfelt gratitude, twelve writers consider the character and teachings of Jesus and share how He enriches and empowers them daily and how He wants to do the same for you. Every day you will enjoy a Scripture verse, a reflection on Jesus's words, and a faith step that inspires and challenges you in your daily walk of living a Christlike life. In just five minutes a day, Mornings with Jesus 2021 will help readers experience a closer relationship with Jesus. It's full of inspiring and lasting motivation and spiritual nourishment that fill readers with hope and direction.
Download or read book Sometimes Reading is Hard written by Robin Bright and published by Pembroke Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When students say that reading is boring, difficult, overwhelming, or they cannot find a good book, it is almost impossible to sell them on the idea that reading is fun and worthwhile. Sometimes Reading is Hard shows teachers how to develop the skills students need to be successful and how to cultivate passionate, lifelong readers. An intriguing look at the science of reading, the book helps teachers understand the foundations upon which language and reading are learned so they can make their own good decisions about programs, resources, strategies, and activities. Classroom vignettes, promising practices, and step-by-step activities illustrate how teachers can weave teaching the skills of decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency with real reasons to read. This hands-on teacher resource shows what a comprehensive, research-based reading program looks like in action.
Download or read book A Whale of the Wild written by Rosanne Parry and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.” —Booklist (starred review) “A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.” —New York Times Book Review In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their habitats. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be? A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. New York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parry’s fluid writing and Lindsay Moore’s stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. An excellent read-aloud and read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats.
Download or read book Pride Puppy written by Robin Stevenson and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★“[A] sheer delight and will be a welcome addition to shelves everywhere. Highly—and proudly—recommended.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “This engaging introduction to Pride parades for the youngest readers successfully testifies to the warmth and power of queer community.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day—meeting up with Grandma, making new friends and eating ice cream. But then something terrible happens: their dog gets lost in the parade! Luckily, there are lots of people around to help reunite the pup with his family. This rhyming alphabet book tells a lively story, with rich, colorful illustrations that will have readers poring over every detail as they spot items starting with each of the letters of the alphabet. An affirming and inclusive book that offers a joyful glimpse of a Pride parade and the vibrant community that celebrates this day each year.
Download or read book The Night Is Deep and Wide written by Gillian Sze and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ “A lovely visual lullaby to soothe youngest readers to sleep.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Rich imagery, gentle rhythm and soothing repetition will lull your little one to sleep as the tulips close for the night, one by one. In this bedtime story written as an Italian villanelle, poet Gillian Sze makes use of the poetic forms of cyclic pattern and rhyme scheme to create a melodious lullaby. A young child comes in from picking flowers as the creatures around their home all settle down for the evening. Songbirds curl against their mothers’ sides, the house slumps and sighs low, a hush settles as times slows. And little readers are invited to rest their heads and be soothed to sleep as moonlight falls on eyes that close.
Download or read book Ode written by Ayn Gailey and published by . This book was released on 2019-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A glimpse of life, art, and the power of place on remote Orcas Island, as seen through the ?de lens. Volume 1 of the book series known as ?de.
Download or read book Fish Out of Water written by Joanne Levy and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Selling Points A boy planning his bar mitzvah project is frustrated that he’s not allowed to pursue his interests. This book examines gender stereotyping in a safe and humorous way. Fish Out of Water explores theissue of toxic masculinity, which is very much in the news right now as traditional gender roles and assumptions are being challenged. The author has written numerous books for middle-grade audiences and balances funny and sweet well. The author is Jewish and includes Jewish content in all her stories. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Download or read book When We Are Kind written by Monique Gray Smith and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Selling Points Simple, pointed text gives examples of how children can be kind to those around them, the different emotions that receiving kindness can make us feel, and how we maintain a connection with one another through acts of kindness within our community. The author is well-known for her board and picture books. Her title My Heart Fills With Happiness was selected for the 2019 TD Grade One Book Giveaway. Like the author's bestselling title You Hold Me Up, the text relays an important message through carefully chosen language. The illustrator is Diné (Navajo) from New Mexico. She was inspired by her community to illustrate an Indigenous family.
