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Explains how to take care of aquarium fish, including setting up the tank, choosing your fish, feeding them, taking care of them when they are sick, and cleaning the tank.

A simple introduction to pet fish and their basic needs.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn why lionfish are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about lionfish and how scientists work to control their population"--

"Simple text and color photographs describe trout."--

Describes clown fishes, or anemonefishes, highlighting such key characteristics as their orange and white bodies and how all of these fishes are born male.

"Simple text and color photographs describe walleyed pike fish."--

Describes several fish with unique characteristics such as incredible size, fierce appearance, or dangerous behavior, including the Goliath tigerfish, giant catfish, stingrays, and anglerfish.

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...