Salmon
Swimming for Survival
Published on 15. March 2022
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-4598-2653-3 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the iconic life cycle of salmon, their contributions to the ecosystem and their struggle for survival. Illustrated with photos throughout.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
7 Diagrams; 3 Maps; 109 Halftones, color; 8 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4598-2653-3 (9781459826533)
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Person
Rowena Rae worked as a biologist specializing in aquatic ecosystems and fisheries in Canada and New Zealand before becoming a freelance writer, editor and children's author. She is the author of Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids, as well as Chemical World and Upstream, Downstream in the Orca Footprints line. Rowena writes both fiction and nonfiction from her home in Victoria, British Columbia.