Sockeye Mother Hardcover by Brett D. Huson Indigenous Story Nature 2018-image
Sockeye Mother Hardcover by Brett D. Huson Indigenous Story Nature 2018-image

Sockeye Mother Hardcover by Brett D. Huson Indigenous Story Nature 2018

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Author: Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson Topic: concepts / Seasons, Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Animals / Fishes, People & Places / Canada / General Publication Year: 2018 Dewey Decimal: 597.5/6 ISBN-13: 9781553797395 Illustrator: Donovan, Natasha, Yes Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 32 Pages Dewey Edition: 23 Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Grade From: Fourth Grade gtin13: 9781553797395 TitleLeading: The Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction LC Classification Number: QL638.S2H85 2017 Series Volume Number: 1 Language: English Publisher: Portage & Main Press Number of Volumes: 1 vol. Item Weight: 9 Oz Item Height: 0.3 in Item Width: 7 in ISBN-10: 1553797396 Synopsis: To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined., To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil and seasons are all intertwined. Reviews: When you live in a city, you tend to get disconnected from nature. We might see it in the park, and we might see it in our gardens, but we don't connect it all in our minds. And this might be the problem with why so many people do not get that we really are interconnected. This lovely, lush, beautifully illustrated picture book uses the example of the Sockeye salmon to explain how important it is to the existence of all life around it, not just the people, Gitxsan, of the Xsan (or River of Mists or the Colonial name of Skeena River). We learn the life's path of the Miso'o or the sockeye, from fry (their earliest form post egg) to their final breeding form, as the months change, and the different moons signal different things in the life of the fish. This is a wonderful way to introduce children, and probably some adults, to just how important a small little fish can be, and why it is important to the Gitxsan rely on it., Accessible to fluent readers in the late primary and intermediate grades, this book is a rich source of information and fits well with the Social Studies and Science curriculum., The stunning, over sized images of salmon and grizzly on the cover are repeated throughout the book. The bright animated figures flow across double page spreads to create an impression of motion along the river. The bold orange/red and green salmon stand in brilliant contrast to the black of the rushing river, and a blend of blue/green used for the background (and end papers) of waving fronds of water weeds. One huge image of the grizzly eating a salmon almost leaps off the page in an impressive display of the reverence with which these animals are held. The Sockeye Mother will be a terrific addition to the titles already in the marketplace about the salmon story which is of such importance to west coast Indigenous people. Highly Recommended. ***½ /4 - Gillian Richardson, CM: Canadian Review of Materials., Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it., The stunning, over sized images of salmon and grizzly on the cover are repeated throughout the book. The bright animated figures flow across double page spreads to create an impression of motion along the river. The bold orange/red and green salmon stand in brilliant contrast to the black of the rushing river, and a blend of blue/green used for the background (and end papers) of waving fronds of water weeds. One huge image of the grizzly eating a salmon almost leaps off the page in an impressive display of the reverence with which these animals are held. The Sockeye Mother will be a terrific addition to the titles already in the marketplace about the salmon story which is of such importance to west coast Indigenous people., Accessible to fluent readers in the late primary and intermediate grades, this book is a rich source of information and fits well with the Social Studies and Science curriculums., "An excellent addition to curriculums that tie scientific principles to cultural practices; the work should be embraced by libraries to help educate readers about the Gitxsan." - Kirkus Reviews, This lovely, lush, beautifully illustrated picture book uses the example of the Sockeye salmon to explain how important it is to the existence of all life around it, not just the people, Gitxsan, of the Xsan (or River of Mists or the Colonial name of Skeena River). [...] This is a wonderful way to introduce children, and probably some adults, to just how important a small little fish can be, and why it is important to the Gitxsan rely on it. [...] Highly recommended to children, libraries, schools, and homes. A lovely book to own and look at, and perhaps, learn from. - NetGalley review, A wonderful exploration of science and culture with many ties to curricula. A top selection for nonfiction collections. - Meaghan Nichols, Archaeological Research Associates, Ont. School Library Journal, A wonderful exploration of science and culture with many ties to curricula. A top selection for nonfiction collections., An excellent addition to curriculums that tie scientific principles to cultural practices; the work should be embraced by libraries to help educate readers about the Gitxsan., Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it. - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Book Title: Sockeye Mother LCCN: 2019-410797 Grade To: Sixth Grade Item Length: 10 in Book Series: Mothers of Xsan Ser. brand: Portage & Main Press

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  1. This book is a beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written celebration of Indigenous knowledge and the natural world. The story of the sockeye salmon’s life cycle is engaging for kids while also teaching deeper lessons about conservation and respect for nature. A must-have for families who value cultural stories and environmental awareness. The artwork alone makes it worth reading again and again!

    Rob Turner86

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