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Orca's Song


by Anne Cameron | Nelle Olsen

  • LITERATURE
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A retelling of a traditional Indian myth, gracefully explaining the origins of the killer whale's song. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings that evoke Haida art. For children 5-9. (PNW111, $7.95)

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest


by Gerald McDermott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Told in simple language, this beautifully illustrated traditional tale of the raven -- a familiar symbol on totem poles -- is geared for children ages 4-8. A Caldecott Honor Book. (ALA62, $17.00)

Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature

Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature


by Margaret Anderson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest come alive in this workbook, featuring 16 activities for children ages 9-12. (ALA67, $6.95)

How We Crossed the West

How We Crossed the West


by Rosalyn Schanzer

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The adventures of Lewis and Clark are recast for ages 6-10 in this National Geographic picture book depicting the explorers and the people, wildlife and landscapes they encountered. (PNW40, $18.00)

Killer Whale


by Mark Carwardine

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated overview of orcas for middle schoolers. (BST85, $30.00)

There's an Owl in the Shower

There's an Owl in the Shower


by Jean Craighead George

  • MYSTERY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The unlikely star of this suspenseful tale of the pacific Northwest and the environment by Newberry Medallist Craighead George is a Spotted Owl. 8-12. (PNW258, $5.99)

Whale (Eyewitness Books)

Whale (Eyewitness Books)


by Frank Greenaway

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

With 900 detailed illustrations, this slim book is a highly visual guide to cetaceans that will appeal to kids ages 9 to 12. (BST10, $16.99)

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

I Heard the Owl Call My Name


by Margaret Craven

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 159 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In this brief novel, a young vicar comes to live with the Kwakiutl Indians of the town of Kingcome in the Pacific Northwest. Written for teens but worthwhile for adults. (PNW90, $6.99)

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian


by Sherman Alexie

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 229 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, based on Alexie's own experiences, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from life on the Rez. Young Adult. (PNW218, $18.99)

Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear


by Ben Mikaelsen

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 241 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This young adult novel follows Cole, an abused and abusive teen, who chooses banishment to an Alaskan island over incarceration. But for Cole to reform, it takes an encounter with the white Spirit Bear of First Nation legends. (PNW127, $5.99)

 

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