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Children's Nonfiction Marine Life

Schnider's World

A Harp Seal Story

by (author) Don Downer

illustrated by Gisele LeBlanc-Turner

Publisher
Cape Breton University Press
Initial publish date
May 2011
Category
Marine Life, General, Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781897009598
    Publish Date
    May 2011
    List Price
    $11.95

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Description

Our story follows the life cycle of Schnider, a harp seal, from his birth on the ice floes off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Through Schnider’s eyes young readers learn about his weaning and maturing, the melting of the field of drift ice where he was born, his explorations, adventures and close calls in the search for food along the Newfoundland coast and, eventually, to the feeding grounds of Lancaster Sound and back again. Schnider is joined by two other books about marine life: Selby the Lobster and Selina: An Atlantic Salmon, also by biologist Don Downer and Gisele LeBlanc-Turner.

About the authors

DON DOWNER holds an MSc, MEd and PhD. He has worked as a freshwater biologist with the Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans and has a varied background including marine biologist, teacher, principal, university teacher, researcher, business owner and writer. Mr. Downer has written a number of books, including books dealing with Newfoundland resettlement and social history. He loves to spend time navigating Newfoundland’s countless coves and rivers along with his faithful crew.

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