Books published by publisher Lorenz Educational Press

This collection of delightful stories will help children understand the Port of Vancouver. Some traditional legends of the Coast Salish, the first inhabitants of the area, are told as shared with the authors by Leonard George of the Coast Salish people. Other stories consider some of the issues surrounding land use, industry, and agriculture that affect the port. The historical and modern contributions of people who have come to Vancouver from China, Japan, and many other nations are explored. And the busy daily life on ships and at the port docks is engagingly described. The stories will lead young readers on an absorbing round of explorations Ideal for social studies and science programs.