After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Skiff Beaman decides that it is up to him to earn money to take care of himself and his father, so he undertakes a dangerous trip alone out on the ocean off the coast of Maine to try to catch a huge bluefin tuna.
Text and accompanying photographs provide a comprehensive guide to every aspect of freshwater and saltwater fishing including information on tackle and how to fish in all kinds of conditions.
In this novel told through poems, nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad, so when his pesky little sister horns in on their fishing trip, he is none too pleased. Includes primer on rhyme, poetry techniques, rhythm, stanzas, and poetic forms.
An introduction to freshwater fishing, exploring the history, how to get started, looking at fishing equipment, and discussing types of fish, basic fishing techniques, safety, and how to prepare fish.
