KETA'S WORLD: The Life of an Extraordinary Chum Salmon - Softcover

Ames, Jim ; Ames, JIm

9781674784052: KETA'S WORLD: The Life of an Extraordinary Chum Salmon

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ISBN 10: 1674784058 ISBN 13: 9781674784052

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

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Keta’s World - The Life of an Extraordinary Chum Salmon

An unforgettable journey through the wild heart of the Pacific Northwest. From a quiet gravel nest in Kennedy Creek to the boundless blue of the North Pacific Ocean, Keta’s World is a sweeping, immersive tale that follows one chum salmon’s extraordinary life cycle. Born in the cold, clear waters near Olympia, Washington, Keta is no ordinary fish. He is a curious observer, a brave traveler, and an insightful narrator of his own fate.

As Keta navigates through estuaries and open seas, he learns to survive in a world filled with wonder and danger. Along his journey, he meets a diverse cast of marine and coastal creatures, including a wise old sculpin, a grumpy crab, a sharp-eyed seagull, a family of orca whales, and even survives a dangerous encounter with a predatory sea lion. Through each interaction, Keta uncovers the beauty and fragility of the ecosystem he calls home. These encounters are more than chance meetings; they are lessons in survival, cooperation, and balance in the natural world.

Keta’s final and most profound experience comes when he is captured, then released, by a fish biologist, who listens to the salmon’s story and becomes the steward of his remarkable tale. What emerges is not just an animal’s life story, but a living, breathing portrait of one of nature’s extraordinary odysseys.

Blending fiction and science, Keta’s World is a powerful educational tool disguised as a rich and moving adventure. Designed for middle school readers and above, this book introduces core concepts in marine biology, species interactions, environmental science, and conservation, all within a narrative framework that captivates and informs. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and young naturalists, the book encourages readers to see the world through the eyes of a creature that is both familiar and awe-inspiring.

The author, a fisheries biologist with over 40 years of experience studying salmon populations in Alaska and Washington State, brings authenticity and passion to every page. His deep knowledge of the Pacific salmon’s life history is woven seamlessly into the story, offering readers a compelling and accurate depiction of one of nature’s most impressive migrations.

Keta’s World is more than a story. It’s an invitation to understand, respect, and protect the delicate balance of our aquatic ecosystems through the eyes of one unforgettable fish.

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