The Library
Books!
Here William Whitefish has compiled a list of books for you to learn more on
all watery subjects...
Books On-line | Non-Fiction Books | Fiction Books
Books On-line
Shark books for young readers
http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Sharks&Rays/books.html
Marine Education books for children
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/education_book_list.html
Non-Fiction Section
The Fascinating Fresh Water Fish Book
John R. Quinn
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994
This book describes the types of native fish you are likely to find in nearby
lakes, streams, ponds, and marshes. It describes how you can observe these fish,
and even how to capture them and make a home for them in your own aquarium.
It also contains information about setting up and maintaining the equipment
that make up your aquarium.
For ages 10 and up.
Fish
Casey Horton
Gloucester Press, 1983.
This book describes the evolution, numbers, sizes, colours and shapes, anatomy,
habitat, reproduction, migration, and eating habits of fresh and saltwater fish.
It also includes examples of fish with unusual characteristics, such as the
electric eel. An excellent introduction to fish.
For ages 7 and up.
Fish. A First Discovery Book
Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, and Sabine Krawczyk
Scholastic Inc.. 1994
A beautifully illustrated book that describes the basic structures of fish,
as well as the way they eat, swim, and survive. Many different types of fish
are shown.
For ages 4-7.
Fish Calendar
Siegfried Schmitz
Silver Burdett Company, 1986
This book describes the characteristics of different types of fish, their habitats,
behaviour, as well as the basics of catching fish and maintaining an aquarium.
For ages 8 and up.
Freshwater Fish and Fishing
Jim Arnosky
Four Winds Press, 1982
Describes all the different types of freshwater including streams, ponds, creeks,
and lakes, and the fish that live there. It also includes how to catch and clean
your fish.
For ages 8 and up.
Me and My Pet Fish. How to be the Perfect Pet Owner
Christine Morley and Carole Orbell
Two-Can Publishing Ltd., 1997
This book is full of information about caring for pet fish. It includes how
to set up a freshwater aquarium or outdoor pool, how to choose your pet fish,
and how to breed them too.
For ages 7-11.
Peterson Field Guides: Eastern Birds
Roger Tory Peterson
Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1980
What Makes a Fish?
Lynn M. Stone
The Rourke Book Co., Inc., 1997.
This book describes the different types of fish, their characteristics, and
their habitats.
For ages 6-10.
Fiction Section
Fishing
Diana Engel
Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993.
After moving with her mother up North, Loretta tries to recreate the days she
spent fishing with her grandfather.
Ages 5-9
Fishing at Long Pond
William T. George
Greenwillow Books, 1991.
Katie goes fishing with her grandfather and observes the beauty of nature.
Ages 5-9.
My River
Shari Halpern
Macmillan Publishing Company, 1992
A picture book that shows all of the different types of animals that call the
river their home.
For ages 3-6.
The Fishing Summer
Teddy Jam and Ange Zhang
Douglas & McIntyre, 1997
An eight year old boy spends a joyful summer at sea in a fishing boat with his
uncles. Now he looks back and the fish are gone and there is no more fishing
for the people of the village.
Ages 5-9.
Swimmy
Leo Lionni
Pantheon Books, 1968
A little black fish observes the other creatures he shares the sea with, and
teaches a group of fish how to behave like a school.
Ages 3-6.
The Rainbow Fish
Marcus Pfister
Berry Patch Books, 1992
Rainbow Fish is a beautiful but selfish fish who learns the hard way how to
share.
Ages 5-9
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