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S is for Spirit Bear, A British Columbia Alphabet
Long ago many headed over the Rocky Mountains and through rushing rivers in search of gold and arrived in Canada's rugged west - British Columbia! The riches of this province go well beyond the bygone days of the gold rush and S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet introduces many facts about this Pacific province. Would you brave the Capilano Bridge or are the Harrison Hot Springs more to your liking? Would a steak of salmon please you, or perhaps a stroll through Victoria's gardens?rnFrom A to Z energetic poems introduce each topic and are paired with detailed text to both entertain and teach all about British Columbia.rnS is for the Salmon of Supernatural BC. If you come during spawning season, you'll be surprised by what you see.rnDuring the months of November through December thousands of Pacific Salmon pack themselves, fins to gills, in British Columbia freshwater rivers like Adams River and Gold Stream. The spawning salmon have just completed an incredible journey starting from the wide-open Pacific.rnIllustrator Bob Doucet brings British Columbia to life on every page with stunning portrayals of the landscapes, famous people, animals, and history of the province.
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