| Great Bear Rainforest: A Giant-Screen Adventure in the Land of the Spirit Bear Contributor(s): McAllister, Ian (Author), Van Tol, Alex (Author) |
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ISBN: 145982279X ISBN-13: 9781459822795 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts - Film - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: 577.340 |
| LCCN: 2018962236 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 11.1" W x 10.1" (1.95 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Canadian - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Geographic Orientation - Northwest Territories |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the northwest corner of British Columbia, between the Alaska-BC border and the northern tip of Vancouver Island, lies a land of forest green and sparkling blue. From massive whales to tiny herring, spirit bears to sea wolves, an incredibly diverse array of wildlife calls this land home. Part of the largest coastal temperate rainforest in the world, the Great Bear Rainforest is one the last untouched places on Earth. Experience this magical place through the power of IMAX(R) and the giant screen. Learn about the people who make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest and are committed to preserving and protecting it. Hear how Indigenous youth are coming together and taking responsibility for this place they call home. Go behind the scenes of the production of the film to learn about the incredible challenges of filming in such difficult conditions and feel the wonder that comes from experiencing this wild place. Learn more at greatbearrainforest.com |
Contributor Bio(s): Van Tol, Alex: - Alex Van Tol grew up reading a wide range of books, from Enid Blyton to Stephen King. She taught middle school for eight years, then made the switch to writing for a living. She has published numerous titles with Orca. Alex lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with her family. For more information, visit www.alexvantol.com.McAllister, Ian: - Ian McAllister is an award-winning photographer and author of many books, including A Whale's World, The Seal Garden, Wolf Island, A Bear's Life, The Salmon Bears, The Sea Wolves and The Great Bear Sea (all with Nicholas Read). He is the founding director of Pacific Wild, a Canadian nonprofit wildlife-conservation group. He lives with his family in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. For more information, visit pacificwild.org. |