"Engaging images accompany information about deep sea fishing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Chang, a mute Chinese boy whose father uses cormorants to fish, is pleased when he is finally old enough to help with the Big Catch and the raising of a new bird.
Jimmy's friends think a relaxing fishing trip will help him recover from a car accident and remind him of how wonderful life is, but when Jimmy sees the ghost of a girl who drowned in the lake twenty years ago, he begins to think he might have been better off at home.
An introduction to commercial fishing, including the boats and equipment needed, the dangers of pollution and overfishing, selling the catch, the nutritional value of fish, and laws governing commercial fishing.
Introduces the beginning fisherman to equipment, bait, lures, and knots, and explains where and when to fish, and how to clean fish, emphasizing simple and inexpensive approaches to the sport.
A guide for women who want to fish including selecting the right rod, reel, and other tackle; effective fly-fishing and spincasting techniques; information on fishing rules, regulations, and licenses; and other related topics.