A King Salmon Journey

by Debbie S. Miller

Series: Debbie Miller's Animal Journeys

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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.… (more)

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Miller & Eiler accurately track a fictional 6 year-old fish character named Chinook (because he’s a Chinook salmon) on a journey from the open ocean to her final spawning and later resting place in the Nisutlin River. The author utilizes detailed maps, dating and data to track and place the reader in the appropriate setting to teach them about the life cycle and journey of the typical King Salmon. (

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JessieIrwin9092 | Jul 21, 2019 |

This book is the journey of the Chinook Salmon in Alaska and the migration to recreate life and what they face on their journey, just to spawn their eggs, die, and so the next generation to travel back to the ocean and start all over again. This book has interesting fact about Alaska and Chinook Salmon as well as great maps. I could see using this book in the class room of many different subjects. (

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Malynda2 | Mar 12, 2016 |

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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.

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