The Life Cycle of a Salmon
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2006
- Category
- Fishes, Marine Life, Zoology
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778707059
- Publish Date
- Oct 2006
- List Price
- $9.95
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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
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.
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.