A KID’S GUIDE TO THE OCEAN "Can you imagine a world without fish? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But if we keep doing things the way we've been doing things, fish could become extinct within fifty years. So let's change the way we do things!" World Without Fish is the uniquely illustrated narrative nonfiction account—for kids—of what is happening to the world’s oceans and what they can do about it. Written by Mark Kurlansky, author of Cod, Salt, The Big Oyster, and many other books, World Without Fish has been praised as “urgent” (Publishers Weekly) and “a wonderfully fast-paced and engaging primer on the key questions surrounding fish and the sea” (Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish). It has also been included in the New York State Expeditionary Learning English Language Arts Curriculum. Written by a master storyteller, World Without Fish connects all the dots—biology, economics, evolution, politics, climate, history, culture, food, and nutrition—in a way that kids can really understand. It describes how the fish we most commonly eat, including tuna, salmon, cod, swordfish—even anchovies— could disappear within fifty years, and the domino effect it would have: the oceans teeming with jellyfish and turning pinkish orange from algal blooms, the seabirds disappearing, then reptiles, then mammals. It describes the back-and-forth dynamic of fishermen, who are the original environmentalists, and scientists, who not that long ago considered fish an endless resource. It explains why fish farming is not the answer—and why sustainable fishing is, and how to help return the oceans to their natural ecological balance. Interwoven with the book is a twelve-page graphic novel. Each beautifully illustrated chapter opener links to the next to form a larger fictional story that perfectly complements the text.

This book takes freshwater fishing all the way back to basics. The book was designed to appeal to family members as a text book on the "how to" of freshwater fishing, starting with the basic theory of the life of a fish, the waters in which they live, the tools that are required to become a good angler and details on how to find and catch freshwater fish. The book is well illustrated for easier understanding and will help those who want to learn to fish but have not had the opportunity to practice the sport.

Productive bass anglers are those who can relate the facts of fishing to the current conditions. They utilize their knowledge about bass to determine the most effective bait and presentation. Wise anglers study bass and their behavior under various conditions and then apply that information to the on-the-water experience. Bass Fishing Facts is a valuable source for thinking fisherman. It details the typical behavior of bass as they feed or don’t. It focuses on how their senses motivate a response to foraging. Influences upon the bass lifestyle, such as the spawning process, the introduction of the Florida bass species, and water chemistry factors are presented. Productive tactics for the largemouth, as well as the uncommon bass species (spotted, redeye, Suwannee, Guadalupe, and Shoal) are revealed.

For more than ten years, Dave Mercer's one-minute fishing tips have been seen by over 2.7 million people, and his full-length Facts of Fishing show airs on The Score and WFN across Canada. A self-described fishing freak and accomplished angler, Dave Mercer has collected the best tips, tricks and secrets into a handy, compact guide that's ideal for stockings, glove compartments and tackle boxes. And it's guaranteed to help Canadians catch more fish because, as Dave says, "it's all fun and games until someone loses a fish." Here are some facts about fishing in Canada: -- 8 million Canadians fish -- More Canadians over age fifteen fish than play golf and hockey combined -- Anglers spend a total of $6.7 billion on transportation, tourism, boating and equipment to support their outdoor passion (Source: Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association)

Each book in the 6.5in x 8in Amazing Facts and Trivia series is beautifully illustrated and contains hundreds of colorful pieces of artwork, photographs, and diagrams. These quirky books are designed to be opened to any page so that readers can discover intriguing stories, facts, tips, and trivia. For fans everywhere, this absorbing book contains a wealth of fascinating facts and anecdotes about fish—one of the most numerous species on the planet—as well as tales and trivia on the universally loved sport of fishing. Illustrated with hundreds of colorful images and artworks, this compendium will prove compulsive reading for fishing enthusiasts throughout the world. In these pages you’ll discover: Which fish is the fastest? Who invented the spinning reel? Why do some fish have bills? What’s the largest fish ever caught? When were the first waders worn? And why would Polar bear fur be great for fly-tying? Packed with lists, statistics, and folklore on the natural world of fish and the history of angling as a sport, this book is a compelling resource for any fishing enthusiast. The types of facts and trivia in this book range from history and types of angling, fishing technique, and equipment like tackle, lures, baits, and flies. More facts about famous fishermen and women, statistics on fish, and details about freshwater and saltwater species. This book makes a perfect gift for any armchair fishermen, and also a wonderful companion to pack along with a tackle box and take out on the fishing trip.