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Children's Nonfiction Fishes

The Life Cycle of a Salmon

by (author) Bobbie Kalman & Rebecca Sjonger

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2006
Category
Fishes, Marine Life, Zoology
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778707059
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $9.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778706311
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $25.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 6 to 10
  • Grade: 2 to 3

Description

The Life Cycle of a Salmon looks at the growth of a salmon from egg to adult. Detailed illustrations, stunning pictures, and clear, concise text provide children with a thorough account of the five distinct stages of a salmon’s life cycle: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult. Children will also learn about • how salmon lay eggs in fresh water but live in salt water as adults • the different species of salmon • how salmon use camouflage to protect themselves from predators

About the authors

Bobbie Kalman's profile page

Rebecca Sjonger is the author of twenty-five non-fiction books for children and young adults, including Life in the Far North and The Life Cylce of a Bat, as well as other "Resource Links of the Year" selections. She lives in Huntsville, Ontario.

Rebecca Sjonger's profile page

Librarian Reviews

The Life Cycle of a Salmon (Life Cycle)

Learn about the growth of a salmon from egg to adult. Detailed illustrations, pictures and clear, concise text provide children with a thorough account of the five distinct stages of a salmon’s life. A glossary and index are included.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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