River Of Life

Salmon fry and rainbow trout swim in its waters. Plankton and aquatic insects drift with its current. A child discovers the animals whose homes are along the river's path.

The river is food.

Brown bears and bald eagles catch salmon, while red foxes scavenge on the leftovers. A harlequin duck dives for caddisfly larvae, while big fish chase little fish. Tree roots absorb the river water, while a moose takes a drink.

The river is life.

The river sustains the many plants and animals that live in its waters and along its shores. Discover the biodiversity of a river in Alaska alongside the child who observes it all year round. An extraordinary web of life will reveal itself through the seasons, from the warmth of the spring thaw to the cold return of winter ice.

As the seasons change, a river in Alaska reveals its remarkable biodiversity. A great web of life is presented--the river and its shores sustain an astonishing variety of plants and animals. The river is home: salmon fry and rainbow trout live in it, plankton drifts in its current. The river is food: bears and bald eagles catch salmon, big fish chase little fish, tree roots absorb the river water. This evocative nonfiction picture book follows a year in the life of this Alaskan river. The lyrical text and lush paintings introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the river and its inhabitants and are rich in details certain to fascinate ecologists of all ages.