Books with title The fishes

A fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary world of fishes is provided by this fact-filled and beautifully illustrated volume. The fishes outdo the land-living back-boned animals in many ways. They are much older as a group and, in fact, were the ancestors of all land animals. Despite this age they are still evolving; there are many more species of fishes than of back-boned land animals, and new kinds are being discovered all the time.Fishes live in a fantastic variety of habitats, from the darkest depths of the ocean to the boundless surface of the open sea. They are found from the tropics to the poles, in muddy bays and rushing rivers - even in caves, where blind and colorless fish live as deep as a thousand feet underground. Some fishes spend part of their lives out of the water and will drown if kept submerged; some hibernate in mud cocoons when their pools dry up, while others travel overland to find new watery homes. Wherever they live, fishes have become marvelously adapted to the different environments of which they are a part. No wonder they are so many and so diverse.For man, fishes not only provide a major source of sport and recreation, they also provide by far the greatest wildlife crop. In a world where population is growing so rapidly that it is running out of nourishing animal protein, the lives of millions of people may depend on the proper harvesting of fish as food.- Carl L. Hubbs (the Introduction)

Discover the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of fishes.A True Book: Animals series introduces young investigative readers to animal species, their habitats, unique abilities as well as an up-close look at the dangers these animals face today and find out how humans can help keep all animal species from disappearing forever. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Fishes is a practical introduction to the study of fish remains from archaeological sites, designed for archaeologists and archaezoologists working in the field and in the laboratory. It provides clear guidelines for the identification of remains and how to interpret them. The identification and analysis of fish remains unearthed in archaeological excavations are invaluable factors in the reconstruction of climate, economic strategy, diet and trade. In this manual the authors discuss the importance of fishes in past economies and in archaeological research. They describe methods of extraction, fish anatomy and classification with the aid of numerous line drawings. The book also includes a survey of fishes most likely to be represented in archaeological sites and describes the biology of fishes in order to help archaeozoologists make informed judgements about methods of exploitation, size of fish caught and meat yield. This study is unique in making a realistic assessment of both the potential and limitations of the use of fish remains in archaeological interpretation.

The Fish (Hook) Book is stimulating for your childs mind and also allows you to be a part of the interaction. By looking at the pages, each with one named character, it can give your child the backstory of each fish but allows them to create the scene. The skys the limit for the imagination and exploring their own possibilities. By the end of the book, you and your child have created a unique story, a story that can and will change every time you pick up the book. My son is fascinated by the creations he has come up with. Weve also included black-and-white versions of each fish, allowing the inner artist to possibly emerge.