The Fascinating Freshwater Fish Book

An educational and entertaining book that introduces children to a wide variety of fish and other aquatic life in the rivers, streams and ponds of North America. Encourages an appreciation of fish and an understanding of their habitats. Details how to set up a home aquarium and how to stock it. Contains tips on equipment, the best species of fish and plant life and how to catch them. Features a slew of illustrations; ideas for field trips and activities that teach fish behavior. The Basic Equipment.

Setting Up the Aquarium.

Let's Go Fish Collecting!.

Getting Acquainted.

Critters of Lakes and Bogs.

Gently Down the Stream.

Aquarium Activities.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.

John R. Quinn is the author of The Fascinating Freshwater Fish Book: How to Catch, Keep, and Observe Your Own Native Fish, published by Wiley.