"Rays use their two large fins to swim in warm ocean waters. Simple text and engaging photos introduce readers to these interesting ocean animals"--

It is hard to imagine life as a fish. How do they breathe underwater? How do they stay warm with no feathers, fur, or hair? Without ears, how can they hear? This book answers these questions and many more about that odd group of animals we call fish. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books...

Get up close and personal with the fascinating fish that live all around the world. This book is full of colorful photos and illustrations that help you explore 35 different species, from goldfish and neon tetras to eels and great white sharks!

The seas, oceans and rivers of the world are one of the last great wild frontiers. Here, gigantic herbivores and voracious predators make their homes. There may be no real Loch Ness monsters, but sea "monsters" of all sizes and shapes can still be found lurking in the ocean's darkest depths. From the deadly great white shark to the legendary giant squid, from the barracuda to the manta ray to the alligator gar and piranha, Sharks and Underwater Monsters...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.

This book describes the different ways in which children care for fish as pets and includes a brief story about Jordan, who goes to the fish store to buy a new fish named Splish to play with his fish, Splash. This title includes a Fun Facts page and a Glossary. Reviewed This informative and entertaining multipart series introduces young readers to the concept of pets and caring for them. The first part of each book includes realistic, diverse photographs...

Describes freshwater fishing, including its history, gear, techniques, and safety.

"Engaging images accompany information about freshwater fishing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Source other than Library of Congress.

"What makes a fish a fish? Trout thinks he knows the answer. "That's easy! Fish have fins, gills, scales, are shaped like me, and live underwater." "Not so fast," answers Mudskipper. "What about a clingfish? They don't have any scales. Or a hagfish? They don't have any fins. Or what about me? I live in and out of the water!" As Trout and Mudskipper explore below and above the world's waters, they are introduced to a multitude of fish in various shapes,...

"A look at rays, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flat, flexible skeletons, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their wide range of hunting tactics in the world today"--