In this second book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will meet
the baby animals born in the pristine wilderness of the Pacific west
coast, including land and marine mammals, fish, birds and amphibians.
It's spring on the Pacific west coast and new life is stirring! Wild
babies are being born -- in the ocean, on the shore and deep inside the
ancient rainforest. Wolf pups, cougar kittens, bear cubs and whale
calves all begin their life in the pristine wilderness of this
magnificent place.
Young readers will meet a fascinating group of fourteen wild baby
animals -- including land and marine mammals, fish, birds and amphibians
-- and learn about the special bonds between offspring and parents, and
how the newborns move toward independence. Readers will see an
extraordinary community of animals thriving in an interconnected web of
life.
In this second book in the West Coast Wild series, Deborah Hodge takes
readers through the spectacular land and seascapes of the Pacific Rim
region, introducing familiar animals such as sea otters and eagles, and
lesser known species such as pelagic cormorants and rufous hummingbirds.
Karen Reczuch's beautiful illustrations are detailed and lifelike, and
convey a lovely sense of warmth between the wild parents and their
young. The text and art have been carefully checked for scientific
accuracy.
Includes a note about the Pacific west coast and the need to preserve
its rare and awe-inspiring wilderness regions, as well as a list for
further reading and exploration.
Key Text Features
further reading
illustrations
informational note
author's note
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5
Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that
give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.
