The Life Cycle of the Salmon

The Life Cycle of a Salmon looks at the growth of a salmon from egg to adult. Detailed illustrations, stunning pictures, and clear, concise text provide children with a thorough account of the five distinct stages of a salmon’s life cycle: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult. Children will also learn about • how salmon lay eggs in fresh water but live in salt water as adults • the different species of salmon • how salmon use camouflage to protect themselves from predators