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The Resource If you want to visit a sea garden, by Kay Weisman ; illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers

If you want to visit a sea garden, by Kay Weisman ; illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers

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Sea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach. This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family member who set out to visit a sea garden early one morning, as the lowest tides often occur at dawn. After anchoring their boat, they explore the beach, discover the many sea creatures that live there, hear the sputtering of clams and look closely at the reef. They reflect on the people who built the wall long ago, as well as those who have maintained it over the years. After digging for clams, they tidy up the beach, then return home. An author's note provides further information about sea gardens (also known as clam gardens), which yield a reliable food source and have been traditional places of learning. They have been found along the Pacific coast, from Alaska to British Columbia to Washington State, and some of these gardens are being restored today. The manuscript has been vetted and approved by the scientists of the Clam Garden Network and Kwaxsistalla Wathl'thla Clan Chief Adam Dick. Roy Henry Vickers, whose ancestry includes the Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk First Nations, has created hauntingly beautiful images to accompany the text
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eng
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If you want to visit a sea garden
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If you want to visit a sea garden
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by Kay Weisman ; illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers
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eng
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Sea gardens have been created by First Peoples on the Northwest coast for more than three thousand years. These gardens consist of stone reefs that are constructed at the lowest tide line, encouraging the growth of clams and other marine life on the gently sloped beach. This lyrical story follows a young child and an older family member who set out to visit a sea garden early one morning, as the lowest tides often occur at dawn. After anchoring their boat, they explore the beach, discover the many sea creatures that live there, hear the sputtering of clams and look closely at the reef. They reflect on the people who built the wall long ago, as well as those who have maintained it over the years. After digging for clams, they tidy up the beach, then return home. An author's note provides further information about sea gardens (also known as clam gardens), which yield a reliable food source and have been traditional places of learning. They have been found along the Pacific coast, from Alaska to British Columbia to Washington State, and some of these gardens are being restored today. The manuscript has been vetted and approved by the scientists of the Clam Garden Network and Kwaxsistalla Wathl'thla Clan Chief Adam Dick. Roy Henry Vickers, whose ancestry includes the Tsimshian, Haida and Heiltsuk First Nations, has created hauntingly beautiful images to accompany the text
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10922167
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1951-
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Weisman, Kay
Dewey number
639/.4409795
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illustrations
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
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  • 0
  • 2
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1946-
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Vickers, Roy Henry
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True
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  • Mollusk culture
  • Clams
  • Indians of North America
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If you want to visit a sea garden, by Kay Weisman ; illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers
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  • rdacontent
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unknown
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1 online resource
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online
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9781773064291
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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color illustrations
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remote
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10CECC46-68BF-4864-B0CF-05566C7295DC
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  • (OCoLC)1127907870
  • on1127907870
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If you want to visit a sea garden, by Kay Weisman ; illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers
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Publication
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OverDrive eBook
Carrier category
online resource
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  • cr
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rdacarrier
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  • text
  • still image
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  • txt
  • sti
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  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
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unknown
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1 online resource
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781773064291
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
color illustrations
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
10CECC46-68BF-4864-B0CF-05566C7295DC
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1127907870
  • on1127907870

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