Know Your Fishes in Hawai'i


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An illustrated guide to some of Hawaii's fish featuring photographs of the fish in their natural habitat and cartoon drawings of the fish that will help kids remember their names. Each fish is drawn in a fun and funny way to help you remember their names. Picture the Surgeonfish wearing a surgeon's mask and holding scalpels; picture the Rudderfish with a wooden rudder for a tail and you'll be able to remember their names (both their Hawaiian and English names) the next time you're out witnessing Hawa There's so much to learn about all the fishes out there! Each drawing is accompanied by a photograph, short description and interesting fact. You'l find out what they look like, where they get their names, how they act, what they eat, and more. And you'll learn which ones played an important cultural role in ancient Hawaii. Have fun as you get to know your fishes in Hawaii!




Hawaiian Reef Fish


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Shore Fishes of Hawaii


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This new edition of Shore Fishes of Hawai‘i updates our knowledge of Hawaiian fishes and has been expanded to include 372 species. All are illustrated by the author’s 475 superb photographs. The most important characteristics to identify a fish are given as well as the size attained and its distribution. Each species account begins with the American common name, followed by the Hawaiian name (when known), and the scientific name. Because it is necessary to use some scientific terminology when giving the principal diagnostic characteristics of families or species of fishes and what they eat, a handy glossary appears at the back of the book before the Index.




The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, and Seals


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Features hundreds of clear underwater photographs and detailed easy-to-read descriptions of 386 fish species, as well as the whales, dolphins, and turtles most often seen in Hawaii. This is the most complete Hawaii field underwater guide.




Fishes of Hawaii Coloring Book


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"Coloring book highlights include black and white line drawings of 15 fish commonly found in Hawaiʻi, descriptions of the fish and their locations, fishes' common name, scientific name, and Hawaiian name"--Page 4 of cover.




Hawaii's Fishes


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"Underwater photographs and informative descriptions of over 240 species, including classification, evolution, and best locations to spot them."--Amazon.com.




Reef and Shore Fishes of the Hawaiian Islands


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L'ouvrage traite des 612 espèces de poissons des iles de Hawai (dont un quart sont endémiques) vivant du rivage jusqu'à 200 m de profondeur. Il fournit une description générale de chacune des 101 familles de poissons des iles Hawai, suivie des clés d'identification des espèces et d'informations sur celles-ci (description, distribution géographique, biologie). Chaque description d'espèce est illustrée d'une photographie.




Slippery Fish in Hawaii


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Read, sing, and laugh with your child as you follow this slippery fish into the sea."--Back cover.




Unfamiliar Fishes


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From the bestselling author of "The Wordy Shipmates" comes an examination of Hawaii's emblematic and exceptional history, retracing the impact of New England missionaries who began arriving in the early 1800s to remake the island paradise into a version of New England.




Native Use of Fish in Hawaii


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This book provides a lot of information on the importance of fishing in ancient Hawaiian society. It includes drawings of fish with both Hawaiian and scientific names.