A King Salmon Journey

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."

About the author

Debbie S. Miller is the author of dozens of books for children and adults, including A Caribou Journey and A Woolly Mammoth Journey, both from the University of Alaska Press. She lives near Fairbanks, Alaska. John H. Eiler has worked for more than thirty years as a research biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Alaska. He lives in Juneau, Alaska.

Summary

Chinook, a female king salmon takes a dramatic trip of two thousand miles to safely deliver her eggs. From the Bering Sea, up the Yukon River, and on to the Nisutlin River, this book takes young readers on a ride through the waters of Alaska and Canada, bringing to life the biology - and mystery - of one of the world's most popular fish.

Product details

• Authors: John Eiler, John H. Eiler, Debbie S. Mille, Debbie S. Miller
• Assisted by: Jon Van Zyle (Illustration)
• Publisher: Univ Of Alaska Pr
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.2014
• EAN: 9781602232303
• ISBN: 978-1-60223-230-3
• No. of pages: 44
• Dimensions: 211 mm x 254 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Guides > Nature