{"product_id":"explore-the-wild-coast-with-sam-and-crystal-9781772031676","title":"Explore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA beautifully illustrated story that teaches children about marine biology and the coastal environment of BC and the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSam and Crystal travel with their Aunt Kate and Uncle Charlie to a remote location on the Northwest Pacific Coast. Along the way, they see white-sided dolphins, killer whales, tufted puffins, bald eagles, harbour seals, sea lions, sea otters, crabs, sea stars, and much more. Through the character of Aunt Kate, a retired marine biologist, the children explore basic marine ecology concepts. Ada, an Indigenous woman from nearby Salmon Bay Village, is Aunt Kate's best friend. Through the words of Ada, the children experience a glimpse into an Indigenous view of knowledge and learning. The two ways of knowing overlap and reinforce the importance of sustainability and respecting all the creatures of nature. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lavishly illustrated book contains colourful and scientifically accurate drawings and paintings. Although a fictional story, \u003ci\u003eExplore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal\u003c\/i\u003e contains a wealth of accessible marine ecology facts and has been informed by Indigenous educators and elders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGilmore, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKaren Gillmore \u003c\/b\u003e has been an artist since she could hold crayons. In addition to being a children s book illustrator, she also draws and writes comics and illustrates graphic novels. She lives in Victoria, BC. karengillmoreart.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSnively, Gloria:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eGloria Snively\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor emeritus of science, environmental, and marine education in the Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, and a former classroom teacher of primary and junior secondary grades. She is a founding member of the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators, and the author of \u003ci\u003eExplore the Wild Coast with Sam and Crystal\u003c\/i\u003e and the classic bestselling field guide \u003ci\u003eExploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its eleventh printing. She lives in Sooke, British Columbia.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGillmore, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Gillmore\u003c\/strong\u003e has been an artist since she could hold crayons. In addition to being a children's book illustrator, she also draws and writes comics and illustrates graphic novels. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.karengillmoreart.com.","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50399078875410,"sku":"9781772031676","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8f1c2166-7dad-4d39-9086-6753bc399d3b.jpg?v=1729088365","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/explore-the-wild-coast-with-sam-and-crystal-9781772031676","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}