S Is For Spirit Bear

Author : G. Gregory Roberts
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534126145

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S is for Spirit Bear by G. Gregory Roberts Pdf

British Columbia is filled with supernatural beauty and fascination. Its diverse wildlife population includes killer whales, giant Pacific octopus, cougars, moose, grizzlies and spirit bears, a rare black bear that, because of a recessive gene, has all-white fur. Children will be awed to learn of legendary creatures reportedly sighted in British Columbia, such as the serpent-like lake demon called Ogopogo and the big-footed beast known as Sasquatch. They will also learn of Canada's Iceman, an ancient hunter whose body and clothing were nearly perfectly preserved in a glacier for more than 550 years. Capturing the essence of the richly varied regions and islands of British Columbia, S is for Spirit Bear takes children on a journey they will never forget.

Author : Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062009685

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Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen Pdf

In his Nautilus Award-winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life. After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative program that sends juvenile offenders to a remote Alaskan Island to focus on changing their ways. Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go. While there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and left for dead. Thoughts of his abusive parents, helpless Peter, and his own anger cause him to examine his actions and seek redemption—from the spirit bear that attacked him, from his victims, and, most importantly, from himself. Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing. A strong choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.

Author : G. Gregory Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : 1534126201

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S is for Spirit Bear by G. Gregory Roberts Pdf

British Columbia is filled with supernatural beauty and fascination. Its diverse wildlife population includes killer whales, giant Pacific octopus, cougars, moose, grizzlies and spirit bears, a rare black bear that, because of a recessive gene, has all-white fur. Children will be awed to learn of legendary creatures reportedly sighted in British Columbia, such as the serpent-like lake demon called Ogopogo and the big-footed beast known as Sasquatch. They will also learn of Canada's Iceman, an ancient hunter whose body and clothing were nearly perfectly preserved in a glacier for more than 550 years. Capturing the essence of the richly varied regions and islands of British Columbia, S is for Spirit Bear takes children on a journey they will never forget.

Author : Charlie Russell
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307371027

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Grizzly Heart by Charlie Russell Pdf

An absorbing first-hand account of living with bears, from the acclaimed author of The Spirit Bear. To many people, grizzlies are symbols of power and ferocity -- creatures to be feared and, too often, killed. But Charlie Russell, who has had a forty-year relationship with bears, holds the controversial belief that it is possible to live with and truly understand bears in the wild. And for five years now, Russell and his partner, artist and photographer Maureen Enns, have spent summers on the Kamchatka peninsula, located on the northeast coast of Russia, and home of the densest population of brown bears in the world. Grizzly Heart tells the remarkable story of how Russell and Enns have defied the preconceptions of wildlife officials and the general public by living unthreatened -- and respected -- among the grizzlies of Kamchatka. In an honest and immediate style, Russell tells of the trials and successes of their years in the field, from convincing Russian officials to allow them to study, to adopting three bear cubs left orphaned when their mother was killed by a hunter (and teaching these cubs how to survive in the wild), to raising environmental awareness through art. Through a combination of careful study and personal dedication, Russell and Enns are persuading people to reconsider the age-old image of the grizzly bear as a ferocious man-eater and perpetual threat. Through their actions, they demonstrate that it is possible to forge a mutually respectful relationship with these majestic giants, and provide compelling reasons for altering our culture. "We have been able to live beautifully with these animals, with no serious threat, because of what we've learned. Hopefully, sharing what we learn will help people -- and be a big help to our bears, too."

Author : Cindy Blackstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Indian children
ISBN : 1775191427

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Spirit Bear by Cindy Blackstock Pdf

Author : Cindy Blackstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Child health services
ISBN : 1775191400

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Spirit Bear and Children Make History by Cindy Blackstock Pdf

Author : Carmen Oliver
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781525303067

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A Voice for the Spirit Bears by Carmen Oliver Pdf

The true story of a boy who fought to protect a rare subspecies of bear. As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. At thirteen, Simon became fascinated with spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear that were losing their habitat to deforestation. Simon wanted to do something to protect them. He decided he had to become their voice. But first, he would have to find his own. The inspiring message is clear: one child’s voice truly can change the world.

Author : Charles Russell
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781487002107

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Spirit Bear by Charles Russell Pdf

A classic work of nature and wildlife, Spirit Bear is the captivating story of wilderness guide and naturalist Charles Russell’s quest to understand the rare spirit bear of British Columbia’s Princess Royal Island — now updated and reissued with a new design and an afterword by the author. From early experiences observing black bears in the Rocky Mountains with his father, the well-known writer and broadcaster Andy Russell, to nerve-racking encounters with grizzlies in British Columbia’s Khutzeymateen Valley, Charles Russell has spent a lifetime studying bears in their natural habitat. In 1991, Russell visited Princess Royal Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of British Columbia. There, amidst the rivers and trees of the western rainforest, he encountered the elusive spirit bear. Known to scientists as the Kermode bear and to the public as the white, ghost, or spirit bear, these extraordinary animals have never been exposed to civilization. In Spirit Bear, Russell recounts his experiences on Princess Royal Island — trekking over rocks and through streams; waiting hours for the evasive ghost bear to appear; and finally coming face-to-face with a spirit bear only inches from his nose. Illustrated with more than 100 stunning colour photographs, Spirit Bear provides beautiful and astonishing insight into the habits and nature of the Kermode bear, and is part of an ongoing effort by conservationists to save Princess Royal Island as a sanctuary for these remarkable animals.

Author : Ben Mikaelsen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062033635

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Ghost of Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen Pdf

In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen’s riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestseller Touching Spirit Bear, readers will be captivated by what Booklist calls a “hugely satisfying resolution.” Life in the wilderness—exiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behavior—had its own set of hurdles, but for fifteen-year-old Cole Matthews, it's returning home and facing high school that feels most daunting. With gangs and physical altercations haunting the hallways of their school, Cole and his former victim Peter—who Cole has now become friends with—must face it all together. So when Peter’s limp and speech impediment make him a natural target for bullies, Cole’s suppressed rage comes bubbling to the surface a lot quicker than he anticipated. Will he throw everything away that he learned on the healing, remote Alaskan island? In this tale of survival and self-awareness, Cole realizes it's not enough to change himself. He has to change his world.

Author : Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : 1100199942

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Pdf

This interim report covers the activities of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada since the appointment of the current three Commissioners on July 1, 2009. The report summarizes: the activities of the Commissioners, the messages presented to the Commission at hearings and National Events, the activities of the Commission with relation to its mandate, the Commission's interim findings, the Commission's recommendations.

Author : Cindy Blackstock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1775191494

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Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams by Cindy Blackstock Pdf

(NEW) Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams is the latest addition to the award-winning picture book series written by Order of Canada recipient Cindy Blackstock (Gitxsan Nation) and illustrated by Amanda Strong (Michif)! Spirit Bear is on his way home from a sacred ceremony when he meets Jake, a friendly dog, with a bag full of paper hearts attached to wood stakes. Jake tells Spirit Bear that school children and residential school survivors will plant the hearts when a big report on residential schools called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC for short) is shared. The TRC will have Calls to Action so we can all help end the unfairness and make sure this generation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children grow up healthy and proud!

Author : Melissa Stephens
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781438978512

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Little Miss and Spirit Bear's Kiss by Melissa Stephens Pdf

Little Miss and Spirit Bear's Kiss tells the story of Little Miss, a lost soul who has had her light stolen and blames herself. Sitting in her special field of purple bloom, Little Miss all but gives up hope that she will ever feel whole again. Magically, Spirit Bear appears to help her rediscover the incredible person she is and shows her the way to living her dreams. While Little Miss and Spirit Bear's Kiss is based on Melissa's experience with sexual abuse as a child, this book will reach anyone who has gone through darkness and struggled to rediscover their own unique, beautiful light.

Author : Jennifer Harrington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Bears
ISBN : 0992032008

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Spirit Bear by Jennifer Harrington Pdf

Author : Karen McBride
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443459686

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Crow Winter by Karen McBride Pdf

Nanabush. A name that has a certain weight on the tongue—a taste. Like lit sage in a windowless room or aluminum foil on a metal filling. Trickster. Storyteller. Shape-shifter. An ancient troublemaker with the power to do great things, only he doesn’t want to put in the work. Since coming home to Spirit Bear Point First Nation, Hazel Ellis has been dreaming of an old crow. He tells her he’s here to help her, save her. From what, exactly? Sure, her dad’s been dead for almost two years and she hasn’t quite reconciled that grief, but is that worth the time of an Algonquin demigod? Soon Hazel learns that there’s more at play than just her own sadness and doubt. The quarry that’s been lying unsullied for over a century on her father’s property is stirring the old magic that crosses the boundaries between this world and the next. With the aid of Nanabush, Hazel must unravel a web of deceit that, if left untouched, could destroy her family and her home on both sides of the Medicine Wheel.

Author : Richard Frankham,Jonathan D. Ballou,David Anthony Briscoe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 9780521878470

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Introduction to Conservation Genetics by Richard Frankham,Jonathan D. Ballou,David Anthony Briscoe Pdf

This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species. They continue the strong learning features for students - main points in the margin, chapter summaries, vital support with the mathematics, and further reading - and now guide the reader to software and databases. Many new references reflect the expansion of this field. With examples from mammals, birds ...