fishes

This book is an introduction to freshwater fish that live in scattered habitats like lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams, discussing spawning, freshwater food chains, North America's Great Lakes, fish with bony skeletons, fish with cartilage skeletons, and threats to freshwater habitats.

A father relates to his son the tale of his encounter--and friendship--with a gigantic trout whose enormous jaw is covered with so many lures and fish hooks that he jangles when he swims, but who has never been caught.

Lerch the fish is lonely, and after trying to befriend some unreceptive--and inanimate--objects, he finally succeeds in finding a friend.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes, providing information about where they live, what they eat, their physical characteristics, and their ways of life.

Contains articles that provide general information about over sixty families of reptiles, amphibians, and fish, with descriptions of representative species within each family; discussing size, breeding patterns, feeding habits, adaptation and behaviors, common and scientific names, and conservation status.

Presents a concise study of the various species of fish that inhabit the oceans and waterways of the world and discusses how they swim and breath, the functions of fins and scales, feeding habits, how they protect themselves against predators, and more.

Discusses the habits, bodies, and different kinds of fishes and their relationships with people.

Briefly describes the different kinds of tropical fish and explains how to care for fish in an aquarium.

Explains what clown fish are and where they live, shows the different parts of the fish, and discusses the link between clown fish and sea anemones.

Explains how to take care of aquarium fish, including setting up the tank, choosing your fish, feeding them, taking care of them when they are sick, and cleaning the tank.