Fish: Xtreme Pets Series

by S.L. Hamilton

Overview

This title introduces readers to fish that make wonderful pets! Included are lionfish, frogfish, piranha, silver arowana, Mandarin dragonet, betta fish, lungfish, puffer fish, and koi. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624011368
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	Xtreme Pets Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Xtreme Pets: Fish 4

Freshwater Fish 6

Piranha 7

Arowanas 8

Lungfish 10

Bettas 12

Oscars 14

Saltwater Fish 16

Puffer Fish 17

Lionfish 18

Frogfish 20

Sea Dragons 22

Sharks 24

Moon Jellyfish 26

Pond Fish 28

Kol 29

Glossary 30

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–5—This set surveys potential pets, offering overviews of their attributes rather than specific care instruction. Size, lifespan, and diet are covered, usually in general terms to encompass multiple species. The focus of each book varies by subject. Bugs, Fish, Reptiles, and Spiders highlight the most likely pet species, while Cats and Dogs introduce superlative examples, such as the furriest or tallest breeds. Information about problematic choices, such as praying mantises and trapdoor spiders, is occasionally included. The straightforward writing lays out basic facts clearly using paragraph-long summaries and sometimes detailed captions. "Xtreme Fact" text boxes offer snippets of further information, usually on pet-related topics. Quality photos add solid visual appeal, although some gutter issues lessen their impact. Smart Apple's "Pets Plus" series offers more thorough information including pet care specifics, but this set provides an adequate starting point.

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