Ken Bottcher (3 results)

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Quality Paperback. Condition: New. First. Ken the Alaskan Crab Fisherman: In the Ship Yard is a true story about a crab fishing boat's trip south from Dutch Harbor, Alaska to a Seattle shipyard and the work done to repair and maintain the vessel. Highlighted are the different pieces of equipment used aboard a crab fishing vessel, as well as regular maintenance done to keep the equipment working properly and the crew safe. The historic village of Unalaska, whales, a light house, and the Lake Washington locks, that allow ships to travel to and from the Pacific ocean into Lake Union in Seattle, Washington are also illustrated. Ken the Alaskan Crab Fisherman: In the Ship Yard leaves young readers with a sense of adventure and character building desires.

Quality Paperback. Condition: New. Ken Bottcher (illustrator). First. Ken the Alaskan Crab Fisherman: Bering Sea King Crab is a true story about a red king crab season in the Bering Sea in the late 1990s when crab seasons were getting shorter and crab quotas smaller. The processes of rigging and loading gear in Dutch Harbor, Alaska are illustrated and described, as well as the ups and downs of crab fishing and stormy weather. The port of Akutan, Alaska, a historic whaling port, is highlighted along with the offloading and processing of crab are explained and illustrated. The importance of a good work ethic, team work, and following one's dreams are emphasized. Ken the Alaskan Crab Fisherman: Bering Sea King Crab leaves young readers with a sense of adventure and character building desires.