{"product_id":"strong-nations-publishing-i-am-the-elwha-available-at-modern-rascals","title":"I Am the Elwha","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“I am the Elwha, rushing down to the sea. I am the Elwha, wild and free.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Elwha River flows 72 kilometres (45 miles) from its source in the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest. Uniquely, it hosts all six salmon species (Pink, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Chum) as well as several species of trout. \u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1911 two dams were built on the river. The dams blocked the migration routes of the salmon and dramatically altered the entire river ecosystem for 100 years. In 2012 the dams were decommissioned and the world’s largest dam removal and habitat restoration project began.\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this lyrical and beautifully illustrated book, the author chronicles the history of the Elwha. Narrated by the powerful voices of plants and animals that inhabit the river ecosystem, the dam builder, a worker, and the river itself, this story celebrates the ongoing rewilding of this special environment and offers a welcome to all of the creatures who are coming home.\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more visit:  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.elwha.org\/\" class=\"\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.elwha.org\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewww.elwha.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"It can be tough for kids and adults to truly comprehend the impact of industrial development on nature because species and ecosystems can’t talk. If they could, what would they say?\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Am the Elwha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanswers this question. About a century ago, the Elwha River in Washington State was blocked by a pair of dams that prevented salmon from spawning and caused populations to crash. In 2012, the first dam was demolished, followed by the second in 2014. The river rushed to the sea and habitat is slowly being restored. In I Am the Elwha, we hear from the river, lake, trees and animals about the impact of the dams and their removal. We also hear from the man who built the dam, the man who operated it, and members of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. In lyrical, rhythmic poetry, all of the players share their perspectives. “My people return, and my creatures and trees,” the river says in celebration. “I rush out to greet them: Welcome my children \/ welcome home, welcome home!” Colorful illustrations capture the pain of losing one’s home and the joy of having it rightfully returned.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Am the Elwha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful read about a powerful river and those who value and protect it.\"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Raina Delisle, Hakai Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEducator Information\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt the back of the book are three pages of cultural, scientific, and historical information that discuss the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe importance and symbolism of salmon to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and other Coastal Salish Tribes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efacts about the six species of salmon found in the Elwha River (Chinook, Pink, Chum, Sockeye, Coho, and Steelhead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe history of the Elwha River and its status today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeywords \/ Subjects: The Elwha River, Rivers, Dams, History, Environmental Awareness, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Coast Salish, Native American, Culture, Washington, Animals, Salmon, First Salmon Ceremony, Plants, Nature, Settlers, Social Responsibility, Environmental Activism, Poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended for grades 3-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e32 Pages | 8.5\" x 11\" | Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-authors\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfv cfv-authors\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/gs\/show.php?gs=3\u0026amp;gsd=8093\" class=\"strong_link\"\u003eRobert Elofson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"credits\"\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5633\"\u003eIndigenous American\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5862\"\u003eNative American\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5938\"\u003eSalish\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5983\"\u003eCoast Salish\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_6074\"\u003eKlallam (Clallam)\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_6075\"\u003eLower Elwha Klallam Tribe\u003c\/a\u003e;)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/gs\/show.php?gs=3\u0026amp;gsd=8092\" class=\"strong_link\"\u003eLori Peelen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-artists\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfv cfv-artists\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/gs\/show.php?gs=6\u0026amp;gsd=5012\" class=\"strong_link\"\u003eLaura Timmermans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-language\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-format\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cfv cfv-format\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-content-territory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Content Territories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cfv cfv-content-territory\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5633\"\u003eIndigenous American\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5862\"\u003eNative American\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5938\"\u003eSalish\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_5983\"\u003eCoast Salish\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_6074\"\u003eKlallam (Clallam)\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongnations.com\/search\/?s=\u0026amp;selection_traditional_territory=tt_6075\"\u003eLower Elwha Klallam Tribe\u003c\/a\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details_column footer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf cf-year-published\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strong Nations Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32311984455745,"sku":"","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1371\/1579\/files\/i-am-the-elwha-strong-nations-publishing.jpg?v=1683410441","url":"https:\/\/centristecnologia.com\/products\/strong-nations-publishing-i-am-the-elwha-available-at-modern-rascals","provider":"centristecnologia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}