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Description
This book provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of salmon and such related fish as eels, flounder, swordfish, and piranhas.
Quick Summary
If you have a kid who's obsessed with the water and wonders why salmon swim upstream, this is the book to hand them. Goldish and Meish pack a surprising amount of detail into just 4,000 words, giving quick, bite-sized facts about everything from the dramatic migration of salmon to the creepy-cool hunting style of piranhas, all illustrated with bright, close-up photos that make the fish practically jump off the page. The tone is friendly and a little bit goofy, so a middle-grader who's not a die-hard reader will still blaze through it without feeling like they're wading through a textbook. Parents will appreciate that each chapter ends with a "Did you know?" or a "Try it yourself" tip, perfect for a quick science-fair brainstorm or a weekend aquarium trip. It's short enough for a reluctant reader, but meaty enough for a budding marine biologist, and if your child devours this, they'll likely love "The Fascinating World of Fish" by Susan H. Gray for more of the same underwater fun.