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Stories from Where We LiveThe Gulf CoastBy Sara St. AntoineStories from Where We Live provides children 9 years old and up great adventures via stories, essays, and poems, that convey what makes the Gulf Coast ecoregion of the United States such a distinct area to live in. Ecoregions are areas that share climate, soil, plants, and animal communities. They cover cross state areas, and even national boundaries. Each book in this series focuses on a different ecoregion, and portrays its unique features through literature written by those who have lived, and loved that place. Our country is so large, that our cultures can vary from state to state, or region to region. But with this book as a field guide, you can celebrate the literature of the Gulf Coast ecoregion. Spend a few minutes in the evening and present these fishing tales, Cajun animal stories, Choctaw legends, to the songs from the cotton fields, to the entire family. Use these stories as special family time. All the stories, essays, and poems are presented in a fun, adventures spirit designed to keep the ageless readers captivated. This book, like its mates, are a teacher’s dream. The positive portrayals of girls and women, Native Americans, and our natural world make these books invaluable. Contact The World as Home for the activity books relating to this book series. Many fun activities are provided to enhance the stories and keep the reader experiencing the story as they complete there projects. Look for this book and its mates in the series, “Stories from Where We Live – The North Atlantic Coast, The Great North American Prairie, and The California Coast” at your local bookstore, or contact: MILKWEED Editions Reviewed by Karen Devine |
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