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A King Salmon Journey by Miller, Debbie S.; Eiler, John H.

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Good
A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
1602232318
Book Title
King Salmon Journey
Publisher
University of Alaska Press
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2014
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.2 in
Author
John H. Eiler, Debbie S. Miller
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
Animals / Fishes, People & Places / United States / General
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Width
10 in
Number of Pages
32 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Alaska Press
ISBN-10
1602232318
ISBN-13
9781602232310
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202357541

Product Key Features

Book Title
King Salmon Journey
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Animals / Fishes, People & Places / United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
John H. Eiler, Debbie S. Miller
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-048828
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Follows a salmon named Chinook as she makes her way from the Bering Sea up the Yukon to her spawning ground on the Nisutlin River in Canada. Along the way she passes villages, numerous tributaries and other wildlife, avoiding fish wheels, bears and wrong turns. . . . It contains a wealth of information on salmon. . . with people, obstacles (both natural and man-made), other critters, maps and more passing through the pages., Their arduous migrations across the open sea, their return to spawn in the freshwater streams of their own birth: Salmon are among the most fascinating fish. Miller and Eiler follow one salmon on her trek, offering thought-provoking glimpses of both the fish's biology and its important place in the cultures of Alaska and northwestern Canada.
Dewey Decimal
597.5/6156
Synopsis
Two thousand miles is a staggering distance for any kind of journey. But imagine making it not by car or even foot--but by fin. That's what faces Chinook, a female king salmon, as she takes a dramatic trip to safely deliver her eggs. From the Bering Sea, up the Yukon River, and on to the Nisutlin River, A King Salmon Journey takes young readers on an engaging ride through the waters of Alaska and Canada, bringing to life the biology--and mystery--of one of the world's most popular fish. Based on the story of a real-life Chinook, this beautifully illustrated book deftly combines science with a fast-paced tale of survival and perseverance., A King Salmon Journey describes the amazing 2,000 mile journey of a female king salmon, Chinook, as she travels from the Bering Sea, up the Yukon River, and on to the Nisutlin River where she deposits her nest of eggs. Based on a real fish from a study conducted by co-writer John Eiler, PhD, and gorgeously illustrated by John Van Zyle, this book brings the biology-and mystery-of this amazing fish to the page in a dramatic story of survival and perseverance. Young audiences (5-7) and their parents will delight in learning about one of the world's favorite fish., Two thousand miles is a staggering distance for any kind of journey. But imagine making it not by car or even foot?but by fin. That?s what faces Chinook, a female king salmon, as she takes a dramatic trip to safely deliver her eggs. From the Bering Sea, up the Yukon River, and on to the Nisutlin River, A King Salmon Journey takes young readers on an engaging ride through the waters of Alaska and Canada, bringing to life the biology?and mystery?of one of the world?s most popular fish. Based on the story of a real-life Chinook, this beautifully illustrated book deftly combines science with a fast-paced tale of survival and perseverance.
LC Classification Number
QL638.S2M478 2014
Copyright Date
2014
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