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THE WATER WALKER SERIES

THE WATER WALKER SERIES

Debbie Gonzales
Picture Book, Discussion/Project

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THE WATER WALKER SERIES

Written by Carol Trembath

Illustrated by David W. Craig

Published by ‎ Lakeside Publishing

ISBN: 978-0990744603

Synopsis: Water Walkers, Stepping Stones, Ripples, and Waves, and Pass the Feather are award-winning picture books about an Ojibway girl whose family members are walking around Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron to raise awareness about the harm being done to the Great Lakes. The stories are based on what Native People have been doing for the last 14 years to protect water. They are carried in three of Michigan's National Parks--Isle Royale, Keweenaw, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Included are common core state standards, cross-curriculum activities, words to know, plus print and web resources. The Water Walkers books are a tribute to the many Native people who have dedicated themselves to walking 19,500 miles around the perimeter of each of the Great Lakes and down rivers, and waterways to draw attention to the condition of water and responsible usage. The Water Walkers' books are a tribute to the many Native People who have dedicated themselves to walking 19,500 miles around each of the Great Lakes, rivers, and waterways to draw attention to the condition of water and responsible usage.

SEÑOR SAGUARO: KING OF THE DESERT

SEÑOR SAGUARO: KING OF THE DESERT
THE HOUSE THAT BABE RUTH BUILT

THE HOUSE THAT BABE RUTH BUILT