{"product_id":"9781636551654","title":"Salmon Run: An epic journey to the ocean and back","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★  “The art is a wonder in both style and effectiveness. . . This is an exemplary use of illustrations to convey the biological processes that are often unseeable to humans. R*\" – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exquisitely presented account of the life cycle of a Pacific salmon that is sure to entice young naturalists with its accessible design and inviting and informative text \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe begins as a tiny orange egg . . . smaller than a pea! \u003ci\u003eSalmon Run\u003c\/i\u003e follows a Pacific coho salmon as she begins her journey in the freshwater rivers of Washington State, travels to the vast Pacific Ocean, and finally returns to the place of her birth to spawn and begin the cycle of life once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring this arduous adventure that spans hundreds of miles, she will grow and change through five distinct stages of life: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult. From river to estuary to ocean, she will hide from predators, search for food, and encounter a range of marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a careful balance of scientific accuracy and luminous illustrations, \u003ci\u003eSalmon Run\u003c\/i\u003e invites young readers to explore the remarkable life of this keystone species in the North Pacific ecosystem—and the magic of its journey home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Comet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42662320078909,"sku":"9781636551654","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781636551654_p0.jpg?v=1771645423","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781636551654","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}