Salmon Stream

By Carol Reed-Jones, Michael S. Maydak (Illustrator)

Part of the Sharing Nature With Children Book series

Witness a salmon's perilous journey from stream to ocean and back, revealing nature's delicate balance.

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30 pages· 623 words· Est. 6 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Follow the incredible journey of a salmon, from its birth in a tranquil stream to the vast ocean and back again. This poetic tale captures the salmon's perilous return to its birthplace, highlighting the intricate connections between the fish and its environment. Through vivid illustrations and engaging verse, discover the wonders of nature and the importance of preserving clean waters. What challenges will the salmon face on its epic voyage, and what secrets does its life cycle reveal about our planet's delicate ecosystems?

From the publisher

A poetic yet scientifically accurate description of the life cycle of a salmon. This book will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us!Fast-paced prose and brilliant illustrations follow the salmon from their form as eggs in a stream to the wide ocean, eventually making a hazardous journey home to their stream of origin. Carol Reed-Jones uses cumulative verse, a literary technique that is not only enjoyable but suggests how interconnected salmon are with their habitat. At the back is a section on salmon facts and what makes a good habitat for them, teaching the basics of ecology and why clean streams and waters are so important.A perfect book for: parents and teachers needing homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!)anyone looking for forest and other habitat books for kidsanyone looking for children’s books to help instill an appreciation of our planet!

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