"For anglers looking to increase their catch, this indispensable guide reveals the steps to easily and confidently identifying the three stages-nymph, dun, and spinner-of many common mayfly species found in North America. Including information on when and where mayflies hatch and how trout feed on them along with illustrated species charts, this reference avoids the abstractions of complex scientific keys and words and instead favors a practical and...

At first Ugly Fish likes being alone in his tank so much that he eats any fish that tries to share it, but when he becomes lonely, he devises a better plan.

"More than a history of the Vancouver fishing industry, this collection of adventures set on the Pacific Ocean also serves as a compelling memoir. With dozens of salty tales of hardworking and hard-living fishermen and fish-industry workers, this is the story of West Coast fishing from the Strait of Georgia, down to Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and even a look into New York's old-time, mob-controlled fish markets. With wisdom and insight, the tales also...

"Personal accounts of encounters with sharks from shark hunters, divers, biologists, and everyday swimmers who meet up with sharks either deliberately or by accident Famous shark hunters and other adventurers speak for the first time about their dangerous encounters with these fearsome predators in this book chronicling shark attacks both on Australia's fatal shores and around the world. It records miraculous escapes as well-some so bizarre they defy...

A big, ugly fish has trouble making the friends he longs for because of his appearance--until the day his scary appearance saves them all from a fisherman's net.

Bailey's Swamp is a lot of things. Beautiful. Secluded. Creepy. It's also thought to be the home of Big Red, a giant and elusive fish, a true legend of the local area. And Barney and Liam are determined to find him and catch him. But they're about to discover that there's much more to be found at Bailey's Swamp than some big old fish. In this exhilarating adventure story, James Roy will take you on a journey more electrifying than camping in a thunderstorm....

Updated for 2020, Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of various types of amphibians, including frogs, toads, and salamanders.

A school of fish and a group of children frolic in the bay.

After his home is destroyed by war, eight-year-old Viktor finds hope in the survival of two very special fish.

"Dive into the underwater world of the sand shark! This book's large, up-close photographs will impress readers as they learn about the sand shark's size, appearance, and special features, such as its pointy teeth and oblong tail. A labeled diagram gives readers a full-body view of this scary-looking fish. The sand shark's diet, life cycle, and habitat are also introduced, and a colorful map shows where sand sharks live. Readers will also learn about...