The Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia of Fishing
Title | The Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia of Fishing PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Fishes |
ISBN | 9781564584922 |
Contains information over tackle, bait, fly, freshwater fish, saltwater fish, techniques of fishing, streams and rivers.
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish
Title | Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2020-09-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0241490499 |
Meet Finn the fisherman and his dog, Skip, in this illustrated story ebook for young children that teaches them about plastic pollution and recycling. All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is the rubbish that is polluting the sea . At the end of the day, Finn and his dog Skip go home with a boat full of rubbish, but their tummies are empty tummies. However, they soon find a way to put the rubbish they have found to good use... This ebook is the ideal introduction for children to the environmental concerns facing our oceans, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different pieces of rubbish that Finn catches in the ocean in the detailed illustrations. Young readers will love this picture ebook with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us.
The New Encyclopedia of Fishing
Title | The New Encyclopedia of Fishing PDF eBook |
Author | Trevor Housby |
Publisher | |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2006-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780756618698 |
Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
Title | Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish PDF eBook |
Author | David Alderton |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 402 |
Release | 2019-02-12 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1465499652 |
The most complete owner's manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.
Encyclopedia of Fishing
Title | Encyclopedia of Fishing PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Gathercole |
Publisher | |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2000-09-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780789476036 |
The Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia of Fishing is the perfect fishing companion and reference source, containing all of the essential information for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Every kind of equipment, from rods and reels to baits and lures, is shown in full-color photographic spreads. Techniques of fishing from both shore and boat are fully explained in detailed step-by-step illustrations. An 80-page encyclopedic section presents hundreds of fish species from around the world. Never before has there been such a comprehensive and beautiful guide to one of the world's most popular sports.
Knots
Title | Knots PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 400 |
Release | 2021-01-05 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0744040930 |
The ultimate visual guide to all types of knots. Avoid getting yourself into a tangle by following detailed step-by-step instructions that show you how to tie and untie more than 100 knots. Whichever knotty scenario you find yourself in, from in your own garden, to up in the mountains or across seas, this reference book will take you from novice to expert rope tier. Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horse-riding, survival camping, and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical, and even decorative purposes. The photographs of every step use strands of rope in different colors - so you can clearly see how to tie each knot. You’ll learn all about the fascinating stories behind how many of these knots were first tied as well as their original functions in this knot tying book. Each knot has simple to follow instructions on the features and benefits and what they can be used for. Includes knots such as figure-of-eights, reef knots, highwayman’s hitches, and monkey’s fists. Find out about techniques like sheer lashing and the constrictor knot. The book begins by teaching you all about rope materials and construction and how to maintain them. At the end of the book the glossary and index so you can easily find just the knot you’re in need of. There are more than 1,000 photographs, illustrations, and artworks. Expert author Des Pawson is a founding member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. One-Stop Practical Guide to Tying and Using Knots Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is arranged by chapters covering Stopper Knots, Binding Knots, Bends, Hitches, Loops, Plaits & Sennits, and Splices & Whippings. It also includes detailed instructions for over 100 knots and fantastic beginner guides to help boy scouts, girl scouts, first-time climbers and everything in between become experienced campers, sailors, and mountaineers. Inside this visual guide, you’ll find: • Accessible text and tables that explain the features and benefits of each knot • Sequence spreads display the top five knots you need for a range of purposes, from sailing and fishing to gardening and gift-wrapping • Fun facts about the oldest knots and their history • Essential information on how to choose the best rope to use and how to maintain them More from DK Books: Don’t miss out on more fascinating visual reference books! Look for The Complete Sailing Manual, How to Garden, and The Survival Handbook from DK Books to build on your new-found knot skills.
The Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia of Fishing
Title | The Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia of Fishing PDF eBook |
Author | Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff |
Publisher | |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Fishes |
ISBN | 9781405363884 |
This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia gives narrative descriptions and explanation with charts, boxes, tables, and color photographs of equipment and clothing, fishing techniques, and species of game fish. Divided into sections on tackle, bait, flies, fish, techniques, and water, the encyclopedia dials with both freshwater and saltwater fishing. The table of contents, and both general and scientific name indexes provide good access to the information. This is both a browsing and reference item.