Fish & game

From gills to fins, the largemouth bass is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. Bass fishing is now the most popular freshwater sport in the United States, and more anglers fish for bass than for any other freshwater fish. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the largemouth bass, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the largemouth bass! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

From gills to fins, the catfish is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. The largest freshwater fish ever caught was a catfish! A catfish s body is covered with taste buds, so it can scavenge for food throughout its environment. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the catfish, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the catfish! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.