fishes

A shark named Fang and a minnow named Nugget truly become friends when the shark changes his food chain.

Readers take a dive into the ocean to learn all about sharks. This book pairs exciting text with colorful visuals to teach readers about different species of shark, including the mako shark, hammerhead shark, bull shark, and many more. Important information about shark anatomy, diet, habitats, and behavior are presented through age-appropriate language and supportive fact boxes. Activities, puzzles, jokes, and a fictional shark tale are included, helping readers navigate their way through this underwater adventure.

"Did you know that the blue marlin uses its spear-like nose to kill prey and protect itself from predators? The blue marlin can also travel at speeds of more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour due to grooves on its pelvic fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Blue Marlin, a Giants of the Ocean book"--Back cover.

"Sharks, skates, shrimp, seahorses and 30,000 other fishes swim through the world's waterways. With that much variety, you just have to ask: what makes a fish a fish? This book helps answer the question! Filled with amazing X-rays, full-color photographs and lively text, it looks at underwater creatures inside and out. Inspired by a popular Smithsonian exhibition and the first children's book to feature these extraordinary X-rays."--.

Shares interesting information about the physical characteristics and abilities of different fish.

Text and illustrations introduce flashlight fish, exploring what makes them "light" up, their habitat and the adaptations they have made, how they communicate, and more.

"Discusses the best ten fish for kids to keep as pets and includes each species' appearance, general behavior, and special needs"--Provided by publisher.

The pout-pout fish believes he only knows how to frown, even though many of his friends suggest ways to change his expression, until one day a fish comes along that shows him otherwise.

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's biggest fish, describing their physical features and behavior while comparing aspects of their size to everyday items familiar to young readers. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--.

"Follow us on a journey around all the body parts of fish, from eyes to mouths, to spines to fins. Find out all about how each body part works, what it looks like and what it does and how each body part differs between species."--.