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"Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shapes our own lives, whether through medicine, culture or folklore."--Publisher.
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Betta Fish Basics: A Handbook for Beginners is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to learn how to care for these beautiful and fascinating fish. Whether you're setting up your first Betta tank or looking for expert tips on feeding, breeding, and troubleshooting, this handbook has you covered. You'll discover:The origins, physical characteristics, natural habitat, and key facts of Betta fishHow to select the right tank size, temperature, water...
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Excerpt: "The scope of the present work is to give in a concise form an account of the principal facts relating to the structure, classification, and life-history of Fishes. It is intended to meet the requirements of those who are desirous of studying the elements of Ichthyology; to serve as a book of reference to zoologists generally; and, finally, to supply those who, like travellers, have frequent opportunities of observing fishes, with a ready...
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Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell:
-Where different fishes live and what they eat
-Their sizes, shapes, and other identifying features
-Their intriguing and various ways of life
Fishes is a fascinating guide for everyone interested in learning about underwater life.
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Though life on earth is the history of dynamic interactions between living things and their surroundings, certain powerful groups would have us believe that nature exists only for our convenience. One consequence of such thinking is the apparent fate of the Pacific salmon--a key resource and preeminent symbol of America's wildlife--which is today threatened with extinction.
Drawing on abundant data from natural science, Pacific coast culture, and...
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The book collection "Aquaponics systems, fish" is intended to disseminate the sciences of synergistic food production such as aquaponics. This food production system is accessible to the general public and eliminates many of the current problems related to the control of the context of an aquaponic system. In this sixth volume, specific topics of improvement and management of the aquaponic production unit are addressed. Specific cases and monetization...
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Desde los tiempos antiguos el ser humano ha tratado de domesticar todo tipo de animales, las piscinas granjas y los estanques fue el primer paso para hacer un acercamiento de convivencia con los peces. Esta práctica fue perfeccionada por los años hasta convertirlo en un pasatiempo mundial, los peces no necesitan un amplio espacio para desarrollarse. Por lo que muchas familias pueden permitirse su crianza. En este libro es una portada inicial sobre...
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Edward the fish dreams of taking a vacation, and one day, a twist of fate makes Edward's dream come true. But, Edward hadn't planned on having to save fourteen ungrateful cats from drowning. And, how could he have known he might be invited to dinner-as the main course? Worst of all, what good is a vacation if your best friend isn't there? Maybe Edward should have stayed home after all.
Perfect for reading alone or sharing with a group of friends,...
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La clase de natación es una delicia, pero... ¡qué se le va a hacer si este pececito se muere de miedo del agua! Texto suave e alegre, indicado para los niños a partir de los 3 años de edad. Las ilustraciones atraen y tienen muchos colores. Los temas están siempre próximos del mundo infantil.
A história fala de um peixinho que tinha muito medo de aprender a nadar; ele se escondia e não ia para a escola de natação, até que um acontecimento...
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Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what makes this massive shark so amazing, but also why it isn't dangerous to humans. With approachable text paired with amazing photographs of whale sharks in the wild, young readers will delve into the lives...
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Do you remember landing your first fish? Where the Fisherman Goes... is the delightful story of a father introducing his young son to their family's secret fishing spot and the joy of this tradition. With engaging, lyrical language and vivid, colorful illustrations, this story captures the experience of feeling that tug on the line and the anticipation and joy of the ultimate capture of one's very first fish.
Young children to age seven will...
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Walter the Walleye was born in Canada, on a beautiful body of water called Eagle Lake. Over the years of taking the long eighteen-hour road trip to spend the week fishing up in the pristine waters in Canada, Walter and his underwater world came to life. On the days the fishing was slow, I would imagine Walter and Willie going on great adventures right under our boat. And, year after year we have visited Walter and Willie, they were always on a new...
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Freddy is an enthusiastic young flying fish. He knows he's destined for great things. His dad, Boney, is the leader of their vast squadron. Freddy is certain that he too will be a great leader one day and protect his squadron from the dreaded Mahi-Mahi fish. But one day, tragedy befalls them, and Freddy must use all his wits to survive.Set in the beautiful Pacific Ocean and amongst the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, Freddy...
19) The timid fish
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Swimming classes are great... but what can be, done when this little fish is terribly afraid of water? A light and humorous text, recommended for 3-year-olds on. The illustrations are attractive and colorful. Subject matters are always very close to the world of children.
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