Description
Salmon: Swimming for Survival introduces us to the dramatic life story of salmon.
These fish hatch in streams, swim extreme distances out to sea, and then migrate home to where they were born to produce the next generation. But today their habitats and very survival are threatened by human activity. This book looks at the unique biology of salmon, their importance to many Indigenous communities, their cultural and economic impact and the vital role they play in ecosystems. With profiles from scientists, educators, fishers and more, learn about the people who are working hard to change the uncertain future of salmon and improve the chance that these iconic fish can survive for generations to come.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Author Bio
Rowena Rae worked as a biologist in Canada and New Zealand before becoming a freelance writer, editor and children's author. She is the award-winning author of several nonfiction books for children, including Why We Need Vaccines, Salmon and Upstream, Downstream. She is also a co-author of the Meg and Greg series. Rowena writes both fiction and nonfiction from her home in Victoria, British Columbia.
Prizes
- BC Books for SchoolsCommended 2022
- Children’s Book Council & National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade BooksCommended 2023
- CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selectionCommended 2022
- Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book AwardsNominated 2024
- The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award (GEBA)Winner 2023
Review Quotes
“An in-depth look into the lives of salmon throughout history and into the present day. This cross-curricular text provides intermediate students with thorough information about different salmon species around the globe, the challenges and obstacles they face to survive, and the actions that need to be taken for salmon sustainability in the future.”
— BC Books for SchoolsBiographical note
Rowena Rae worked as a biologist specializing in aquatic ecosystems and fisheries in Canada and New Zealand before becoming a freelance writer, editor and children’s author. She is the author of Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids, as well as Chemical World and Upstream, Downstream in the Orca Footprints line. Rowena writes both fiction and nonfiction from her home in Victoria, British Columbia.
