{"product_id":"water-walkers-walking-lake-superior-walking-lake-superior-9780990744627","title":"Water Walkers: Walking Lake Superior: Walking Lake Superior","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWater Walkers: Walking Lake Superior - An Ojibway Story of Environmental Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater Walkers\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Mai, an Ojibway girl whose family walks around Lake Superior to raise awareness about the harm being done to the Great Lakes. When Mai is initially told she is too little to participate, her grandmother reminds her that \"Even little people can do big things.\" As Mai walks the lakeside path, she searches for ways to help protect the water and Mother Earth. Through secret messages from animals encountered on her journey, Mai discovers how to become a water walker and proves she is a clever coyote girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book pays tribute to Native women and men who have walked countless miles to draw attention to water protection. The book's central message focuses on safeguarding our most precious resource: water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEducational Features and Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes comprehensive educational materials designed for both classroom and home use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Core State Standards alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-curriculum activities for integrated learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of environmental terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen practical ways for children to protect the Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional websites for extended learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIllustrations and Artistic Vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal illustrations by David W. Craig, an enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway) artist, bring Mai's journey to life. Craig's watercolor mixed media style weaves together story, emotion, and vibrant sensitivity. Raised in Washington State and trained at Seattle Art Institute, Craig's artwork captures the beauty of the land and the importance of Native wisdom teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarol Ann Trembath, born and raised in Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes, brings over 27 years of educational experience as a teacher, librarian, and media specialist. With advanced degrees in Library and Information Science and Educational Technology, plus her foundational English degree, Trembath combines her passion for water protection with literature. She emphasizes Native wisdom teachings and environmental involvement, believing that \"Water is our friend; and if you love something, you take care of it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis diverse, environmental book serves as an essential addition to school and family libraries, introducing young readers to Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and the critical importance of protecting the Great Lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig, David W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in the state of Washington, David W. Craig grew up surrounded by land as alive as it is beautiful. David began private art lessons at the age of nine. After high school graduation, he pursued his life-long passion and earned a degree in art from Seattle Art Institute. David has done freelance work for national parks and for various commercial organizations, but currently he focuses full time on his own style of painting. Weaving together story, emotion and moments in time with color and a vibrant sensitivity, each of David's pieces speaks to its viewers in a unique and powerful way. Watercolor mixed media, sculpturing, and leather work are some of his mediums. Family ties are strong in the foothills of Mount \"Rainer where David Craig paints and raises his two young daughters on a rural farm. Enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway), David and his daughters travel throughout the western United States attending tribal gatherings powwows and art shows.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrembath, Carol Ann:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in the state of Michigan, which is surrounded by the Great Lakes, Carol has made water a lifelong focus and passion. Her other interest is teaching. Carol has been an educator, librarian, and media specialist for over 27 years. She earned a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and a second Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. However, her initial degree was in English from Western Michigan University and her \"first love\" is literature. Her hope is that young readers of Water Walkers, will become more aware of the Native wisdom teachings and also become involved with protecting the environment that Native People love so dearly. \"Water, she said, \"is our friend; and if you love something, you take care of it.\" Carol has plans for more children's books that will continue Little Mai's journey to all of the Great Lakes. Her next book, titled Stepping Stones, will retrace the steps of the ancient Anishinaabe people as they journeyed westward from the Eastern Woodlands.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCraig, David W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in the state of Washington, David W. Craig grew up surrounded by land as alive as it is beautiful. David began private art lessons at the age of nine. After high school graduation, he pursued his life-long passion and earned a degree in art from Seattle Art Institute. David has done freelance work for national parks and for various commercial organizations, but currently he focuses full time on his own style of painting. Weaving together story, emotion and moments in time with color and a vibrant sensitivity, each of David's pieces speaks to its viewers in a unique and powerful way. Watercolor mixed media, sculpturing, and leather work are some of his mediums. Family ties are strong in the foothills of Mount \"Rainer where David Craig paints and raises his two young daughters on a rural farm. Enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway), David and his daughters travel throughout the western United States attending tribal gatherings powwows and art shows.","brand":"Lakeside Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680810602770,"sku":"9780990744627","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83235c6e-e0a7-4dd3-b813-0846b0cc3591.jpg?v=1760432531","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/water-walkers-walking-lake-superior-walking-lake-superior-9780990744627","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}