The Sockeye Mother By Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Brett D. HusonIllustrated by Natasha Donovan Series: Mothers of Xsan Imprint: HighWater Press Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Indigenous, Fishes, Seasons Big Ideas: Aspects of Indigenous Cultures, Worldviews, Teachings, and Protocols, STEM, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Ecosystems, Life Cycles, Seasonal Cycles Cultures & Peoples: Gitxsan Indigenous Languages: Gitxsanimx, Words or Phrases Interest Age: 9–12 Grade: 4–6 Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell T, Lexile® Framework for Reading: 1140L Show edition details Hardcover : 9781553797395, 32 pages, November 2017 Ebook (EPUB) : 9781553797401, 32 pages, December 2017 Ebook (PDF) : 9781553797418, 32 pages, December 2017 Hardcover $23.00 Ebook (EPUB) $18.00 Ebook (PDF) $18.00 Read Excerpt Video Pronunciation Guide Share: Related Media Explore the life cycle of the sockeye salmon in this engaging look at how an ecosystem’s animals, people, and seasons are intertwined. Description 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. Awards Winner, Science Writers and Communicators of Canada book award 2017 Winner, McNally Robinson Book for Young People Awards, Younger Category 2018 Nominated, Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction 2018 Reviews Highly recommended! Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature Huson eloquently conveys the fragile interconnectedness of the natural world and the moral imperative to protect it. Publishers Weekly A wonderful exploration of science and culture with many ties to curricula. A top selection for nonfiction collections. Meaghan Nichols, Ontario School Library Journal 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 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. Brenda Boreham, Canadian Teacher Magazine