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The Sockeye Mother
By Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)
Part of the Mothers of Xsan series
Discover the vital role of sockeye salmon in an interconnected ecosystem.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through the life cycle of the sockeye salmon, a keystone species for the Gitxsan people of British Columbia. As the salmon nourishes the land and forests along the Skeena River, explore the intricate web of life that binds animals, water, soil, and seasons. How does this vital fish sustain an entire ecosystem and culture? Uncover the delicate balance and moral duty to protect this natural world.
From the publisher
To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 9–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1140L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~8.2
- F&P level
- ~Z
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Highwater Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781553797395
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