Eyewitness Fish


Book Description

Dive into a watery world where many wonderful fish of all shapes and sizes swim, in rivers, lakes, and oceans. DK Eyewitness Books: Fish is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave, and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up," how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 million years ago, and a fish with legs. Learn how a school stays together, why some fish swim upside down, how a stingray stings, why fish need water to breathe, and much more. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.




Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish


Book Description

Meet Finn the fisherman and his dog, Skip, in this illustrated story ebook for young children that teaches them about plastic pollution and recycling. All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is the rubbish that is polluting the sea . At the end of the day, Finn and his dog Skip go home with a boat full of rubbish, but their tummies are empty tummies. However, they soon find a way to put the rubbish they have found to good use... This ebook is the ideal introduction for children to the environmental concerns facing our oceans, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different pieces of rubbish that Finn catches in the ocean in the detailed illustrations. Young readers will love this picture ebook with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us.




Fish


Book Description

A photo essay about the natural world of fish and their importance in human life.




Amazing Fish


Book Description

Full-color photos & full-color illus. All kinds of fish are introduced in this underwater walking tour--fish with no eyes, fish that climb trees, fish that breathe with both gills and lungs, and fish that change color.




DK Eyewitness Books: Pond and River


Book Description

This is an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds, and more offer a unique view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats.




DK Eyewitness Books: Farm


Book Description

Farming is an integral part of life that has become one of the most valuable and relied upon resources ever. Discover its historical roots and learn about the future of farming in this comprehensive guide. Superb color photographs give the reader a unique "eyewitness" view of farm animals, crops, machines, harvesting, and every other aspect of farming. See all kinds of farm animals, both new breeds and old, a seed drill and a steam threshing machine,a sheep being shorn, an early tractor, a reaper-binder in action, a massive combine harvester, and horses at work. Learn how a cornstack is built, how wheat is separated from chaff, how genetic engineering affects farm animals, when the first plows were made, and what organic farmers do. Discover what silage is, who grew potatoes first, the inventions of the Egyptians, why dibblers walk backward, where corn is stored, what different animals eat, and much, much more! Discover the story of farming plowing, sowing, harvesting and rearing livestock.




Reptile


Book Description

A unique view of some of the world's most curious living creatures, their intriguing characteristics, and unusual behavior with DK Eyewitness Reptiles. Learn how crocodiles look after their young, how lizards store fat in their tails, and how chameleons swivel their eyes. Find out how snakes are charmed, how geckos walk upside down, why crocodiles swallow stones, and how a snake is milked of venom. With stunning close-up photographs of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles,Eyewitness Reptilesoffers a unique eyewitness view of these amazing creatures. See how an anole lizard frightens its enemies by displaying its bright red beard and watch a boa constrictor swallowing its prey whole. Includes a fact-filled wall chart perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.




Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish


Book Description

The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.




Mammal


Book Description

Be an eyewitness to the lives of your remarkable relatives, the mammals - from hedgehogs and bats to elephants and bushbabies. See how newborn mice develop Discover why a wallaby has a pouch Find out how to recognise mammal footprints




Shark


Book Description

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.