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This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes the sport of freshwater fishing. Includes information on safety and equipment needed, such as rods, bait, and tackle. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
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For a generation, the “Basic Illustrated” series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, “Basic Illustrated” books tell you what you need to know.
Before you hook yet another clump...
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Imagine that you're standing on the banks of a river fishing with your family, when suddenly, you see a gray fin poking up through the surface of the water! While this sounds impossible, it does happen. We usually think of sharks as strictly ocean creatures, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this book, you'll learn about how some sharks are able to live in freshwater instead of saltwater, what freshwater sharks eat, where they live,...
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Rods, reels, lures, hooks...Think freshwater fishing is too complicated? Think again! Get the basics with this guide written especially for young fishing fans. Learn about the equipment you need, how to tie knots and cast, and, most importantly, how to stay safe. Discover why fishing is such a popular sport, and then--go fish! Kids' Guides kindle the diverse interests of elementary readers by introducing them to a wide range of subjects. Part how-to...
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Water is one the most vital resources on the planet. Humans can live for weeks without food but only a few days without water. We cook with it, swim in it, and fish in it. Yet we humans often abuse water. We taint it with chemicals and human sewage. Water is more precious to us than gold, and yet we often waste it. As our population grows, there may not be enough freshwater to go around. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural...
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Explores the techniques and equipment needed for freshwater fishing, provides background information on fishing regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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In Freshwater Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the freshwater biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in freshwater rivers and lakes. A map helps readers identify major rivers and lakes of the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about freshwater food...
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Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface. Turtles and fish zip along under the water's surface. Beavers, herons, and others make themselves at home by the pond's edge. In this book, readers in grades 3-5 will discover how these animals survive and thrive in freshwater pond biomes around the world.
This NGSS-aligned series is packed with interesting facts and vivid photos that introduce readers to a variety of...
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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
A freshwater aquarium offers an endlessly fascinating pageant of movement and color. But how do you set up a tank and select the right fish? And how do you maintain an aquarium to keep your fish happy and healthy? This updated guide delivers the answers, providing all the facts and advice...
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Freshwater and Saltwater Habitats is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.2.5 and Literacy.
L.2.4d. Readers learn the differences between freshwater and saltwater habitats through full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text. A graphic organizer is included. This book should be paired with "Freshwater or Salt Water?" (9781477723722) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program...
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For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author's lead-in to the first chapter called "What are Fish?" Alderton builds the reader's confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they...
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Freshwater Aquariums for the Novice or Experienced Aquarist, Freshwater Aquariums in Your Life covers setting up the tank, the ideal fish to keep in your community aquarium and how to keep your fish and aquarium in top condition through good care and regular maintenance. The practical, easy-to-use information tells you what you need to know so you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium. Freshwater Aquariums in Your Life includes a special chapter...
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It's easy to get mesmerized by the unique combination of activity and tranquility aquariums offer.
Watching fish and other aquarium life playfully swim around is not only entertaining but also offers amazing health benefits. It's been proven that owning an aquarium reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your mood.
Setting up and maintaining an aquarium comes with its challenges, however. Creating the right environment for your fish allows all of...
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