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River's Gifts, A: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn

Patricia Newman

Illustrator: Natasha Donovan

Ages: 9+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Millbrook Press/Lerner

ISBN: 978-1-5415-9870-6

Keywords: conservation, Klallam Tribe, natural history, wildlife

A Washington state river, central to the life of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, is restored after being dramatically altered by damming over 100 years ago. Bold, colorful illustrations.