Illustrated by Karen Reczuch; published by Groundwood Books
Step into the majestic rainforest …
Towering over the sea, along the magnificent Pacific west coast, is an ancient and beautiful rainforest. Here you will find trees as tall as twenty-storey buildings, tiny seedlings sprouting on nursery logs and brightly colored salmon spawning in streams.
The salmon, as a keystone species, connect the ocean to the forest and provide a rich source of food for the bears, wolves, eagles and other creatures that live in this pristine wilderness. The remains of the fish add vital nutrients to the forest, feeding the lush green plants and trees. In turn, the thick vegetation shades the streams and protects the baby salmon that hatch and swim to the sea.
In this fourth book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will find a clear and engaging look at the interdependence of the forest species and the fascinating cycles of nature in this rare ecosystem. Spectacular watercolors show the rainforest teeming with life.
” A lushly illustrated introduction to the ecosystem of the American Northwest’s coastal rainforest. Solemn, respectful, and informative, with art worth lingering over.” Kirkus
“Enriched with an impressive display of vibrant illustrations in watercolour. It is obvious that both illustrator and author share a deep respect for and emotional connection with this west coast setting. Highly recommended.” Canadian Review of Materials.