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Water Walkers: Walking Lake Superior - An Ojibway Story of Environmental Protection
Water Walkers tells the story of Mai, an Ojibway girl whose family walks around Lake Superior to raise awareness about the harm being done to the Great Lakes. When Mai is initially told she is too little to participate, her grandmother reminds her that "Even little people can do big things." As Mai walks the lakeside path, she searches for ways to help protect the water and Mother Earth. Through secret messages from animals encountered on her journey, Mai discovers how to become a water walker and proves she is a clever coyote girl.
This picture book pays tribute to Native women and men who have walked countless miles to draw attention to water protection. The book's central message focuses on safeguarding our most precious resource: water.
Educational Features and Resources
The book includes comprehensive educational materials designed for both classroom and home use:
- Common Core State Standards alignment
- Cross-curriculum activities for integrated learning
- Glossary of environmental terms
- Ten practical ways for children to protect the Earth
- Additional websites for extended learning
Illustrations and Artistic Vision
Original illustrations by David W. Craig, an enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway) artist, bring Mai's journey to life. Craig's watercolor mixed media style weaves together story, emotion, and vibrant sensitivity. Raised in Washington State and trained at Seattle Art Institute, Craig's artwork captures the beauty of the land and the importance of Native wisdom teachings.
Author Background
Carol Ann Trembath, born and raised in Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes, brings over 27 years of educational experience as a teacher, librarian, and media specialist. With advanced degrees in Library and Information Science and Educational Technology, plus her foundational English degree, Trembath combines her passion for water protection with literature. She emphasizes Native wisdom teachings and environmental involvement, believing that "Water is our friend; and if you love something, you take care of it."
This diverse, environmental book serves as an essential addition to school and family libraries, introducing young readers to Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and the critical importance of protecting the Great Lakes.
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Water Walkers: Walking Lake Superior - An Ojibway Story of Environmental Protection
Water Walkers tells the story of Mai, an Ojibway girl whose family walks around Lake Superior to raise awareness about the harm being done to the Great Lakes. When Mai is initially told she is too little to participate, her grandmother reminds her that "Even little people can do big things." As Mai walks the lakeside path, she searches for ways to help protect the water and Mother Earth. Through secret messages from animals encountered on her journey, Mai discovers how to become a water walker and proves she is a clever coyote girl.
This picture book pays tribute to Native women and men who have walked countless miles to draw attention to water protection. The book's central message focuses on safeguarding our most precious resource: water.
Educational Features and Resources
The book includes comprehensive educational materials designed for both classroom and home use:
- Common Core State Standards alignment
- Cross-curriculum activities for integrated learning
- Glossary of environmental terms
- Ten practical ways for children to protect the Earth
- Additional websites for extended learning
Illustrations and Artistic Vision
Original illustrations by David W. Craig, an enrolled Chippewa (Ojibway) artist, bring Mai's journey to life. Craig's watercolor mixed media style weaves together story, emotion, and vibrant sensitivity. Raised in Washington State and trained at Seattle Art Institute, Craig's artwork captures the beauty of the land and the importance of Native wisdom teachings.
Author Background
Carol Ann Trembath, born and raised in Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes, brings over 27 years of educational experience as a teacher, librarian, and media specialist. With advanced degrees in Library and Information Science and Educational Technology, plus her foundational English degree, Trembath combines her passion for water protection with literature. She emphasizes Native wisdom teachings and environmental involvement, believing that "Water is our friend; and if you love something, you take care of it."
This diverse, environmental book serves as an essential addition to school and family libraries, introducing young readers to Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and the critical importance of protecting the Great Lakes.
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Author