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Anyone of sound mind would not want to dive into waters full of sharks, but diving into shark poetry is a whole other story! Eye-catching images pair closely with captivating, rhyming text that offers fun facts about these fierce fish. Delightful poems provide compelling content supporting life science curricula, making it easy for readers to remember key facts. This engaging volume encourages an understanding and recognition of rhyming words, which...
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Cichlids are often described as "fish with personality." A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish, the colorful Firemouth Cichlid, and the much sought-after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist, but it is also an...
83) My Fish
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Fish make great pets, especially for children with allergies to fur and dander. Goldfish, guppies, mollies, zebrafish, and other kinds of fish are found in homes around the world. How do you take care of a pet fish? Readers discover the answer as they lea
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Come join Gummy the Goldfish and his silly friends as they embark on underwater adventures that take them from the safety of their bowl to the vastness of the lake (and sometimes back again). Along the way, you'll meet Quiver and Dobbin, encounter a shark, and even go to school with Gummy. With his ability to talk and his love of aquatic friends, Gummy will take you on a journey filled with excitement and surprises. Don't miss out on all the fun –...
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Design a dazzling underwater environment with this incredible guide!
Setting up your first aquarium can be a daunting task. This book answers all your questions, from plants to fish, and much more.
Discover how to
*The plants of an aquarium
*The main groups of aquarium plants
*The Acquirement and Transportation of Plants
*The Planting and Propagation of Water Plants
*The Sustenance of Aquarium Plants
*Aquarium Fish
*The Principal Groups of Fish
*The...
86) Scary Sharks
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Sharp teeth. Strong jaws. Quick reflexes. Sharks aren't always a danger to people-but when they are, they can be very dangerous! This fascinating volume provides facts and photos about some of the world's most dangerous sharks, including the threatening tiger shark, the ravenous bull shark, and the fierce oceanic whitetip shark. Color photographs give readers an up-close look at these terrors of the deep, while maps and fact boxes show their hunting...
87) Fangtooth Fish
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Fangtooth fish never shut their mouths-literally! Their fangs are too long to close their mouths all the way. There are many more freaky facts where that came from throughout this especially freaky animal book, sure to be enjoyed by all readers. Educators can use the bizarre fangtooth fish as a vehicle for presenting concepts such as habitats, anatomy, evolution, ecosystems, food webs, and biology. Full-color, up-close photographs bring these freaky-looking...
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Going to school should be easy but not for Freddie the Fish and his sister Jeddi. They wake up in the morning and get ready for a great day in school. But when they leave the house, little do they know what is waiting for them. Freddie and Jeddi run into all types of sea creatures who try to get them to play and have fun and not go to school. They have to keep swimming and to make it to school. Will Freddie and Jeddi make it to school, or will they...
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David A Lass's introduction to angelfish fulfills its subtitle, "Understanding and Keeping Angelfish," and more. This colorful guide in the Fish Keeping Made Easy series discusses angelfish in their natural Amazon rain forest habitat in South America and the needs of this beautiful and recognizable fish in the home aquarium based on their dietary, water conditions, and behavior in the wild. The chapter "Angelfish Groups" describes the three species...
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Great white sharks are some of the world's most famous killers. Not only do they prey upon many marine mammals, they're responsible for most of the reported shark attacks on humans. Great white sharks live longer than many other animals. They're exceptionally fast swimmers, can dive incredibly deep, and have no known predators. These expert killers can detect other animals in the water with pinpoint precision. This book features easily accessible...
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Do you remember landing your first fish? Where the Fisherman Goes... is the delightful story of a father introducing his young son to their family's secret fishing spot and the joy of this tradition. With engaging, lyrical language and vivid, colorful illustrations, this story captures the experience of feeling that tug on the line and the anticipation and joy of the ultimate capture of one's very first fish.
Young children to age seven will...
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Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation,...
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If you saw the movie Jaws, you probably formed the opinion that great white sharks are to be feared above all others. Surprise! It turns out bull sharks were probably responsible for the attacks that inspired the book and movie. Many experts consider bull sharks to be the most dangerous of all sharks. Young readers will be thrilled by what they discover about this impressive animal that can thrive in both salt and fresh water environments. Striking,...
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The catfish: it's big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing. No need for fancy equipment or exotic trips;...
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William is sad to see his friends in trouble, caused by the amount of plastic being thrown into our seas and oceans.
With the help of Angel Fish, he is given the strength and courage to be able to swim through the ocean to save some of his friends. It doesn't take long before they come across Tommy, Walter and Salty who are all in need of William's help.
With a 'splish and a splosh and a splosh and a splish', William becomes the 'fish with a wish'.
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97) Killer Fish
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The great white shark and the barracuda are fish with bad reputations. They're known for being fierce and scary predators-and they are! In this book, readers are introduced to even more predatory fish, including those with sharp teeth, venomous spines, and lures to trick prey into their mouths. Up-close photographs give readers a front row seat to the predators in action and enable them to see their weapons-or the important body parts they use to...
98) Fish Close Up
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There are thousands of kinds of fish. From bass and yellowtail in the Great Lakes to the many sharks of Earth's oceans, they all seem like very different animals. But, all fish live in water, breathe with gills, and have fins to help them swim! In this book, emergent readers find low ATOS text describing what makes a fish, a fish. Full-color photographs show body features close up that readers might not ever see otherwise. Close text and photograph...
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Vital Information for Koi Fish Owners. This eBook Covers Proper Nutrition to Keep Your Koi Healthy, Happy and Beautiful. How to Keep Your Koi Fish Disease Free and Stress Free, Proper Care and Vital Pond Tips and More. This eBook is Definantly for the Koi Fish Enthusiast with the Latest Cutting Edge Information!
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For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author's lead-in to the first chapter called "What are Fish?" Alderton builds the reader's confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they...
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