Fifteen years in the making, this updated edition raises the high standard of Bigelow and Schroeder's 1953 reference by drawing from a much larger base of information. Thirty-eight experts in fisherie
Coral Reef Fishes is the successor of The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs. This new edition includes provocative reviews covering the major areas of reef fish ecology. Concerns about the future healt
Shark picks up where previous Adrenaline titles such as Rough Water and Deep Blue left off, with a collection focusing on man's terrifying interactions with one of the planet's most frightening beasts
Did you know that a crocodile is usually longer, weighs more, and can outswim alligators? Children will learn all about these aquatic creatures--everything from where they live, what they eat, and ho
Master storyteller Peter Benchley combines high adventure with practical information in Shark Trouble, a book that is at once a thriller and a valuable guide to being safe in, on, under, and around th
When the first edition of Inland Fishes of California was published in 1976, it was a benchmark reference. Since that time, our knowledge of California's freshwater fishes has dramatically increased.
Combining rich historical detail and a harrowing, pulse-pounding narrative, Close to Shore brilliantly re-creates the summer of 1916, when a rogue Great White shark attacked swimmers along the New Jer
Which shark has the most varied diet? How can a shark drown? Which shark has a hammer? and Why does the thresher shark have a long tails, are some of the questions answered in this intriguing look at
Enhanced with full color illustrations, an addition to the publisher's Wildlife Series introduces young readers to Pacific salmon and Atlantic salmon by reviewing their different habitats, their life
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Explore a kingdom where the real dragons roam. Visit the many wonders of the reptile world, including flying snakes, underwater lizards, and rare dinosaur rela
It's "Jaws" all over again in this thrilling, chilling alphabet book for kids. Sharks, both living and extinct, lurk throughout its pages so kids can learn amazing facts about these dangerous and biz
Hypogean (cave, artesian) fishes have fascinated researchers even before they were described in the scientific literature in 1842. Since then, a number of scientists have used them to justify their ow
Covering 120 species of sharks and rays, this illustrated guide contains species-specific entries as well as essays on the history, biology, and ecology of the animals. Four hundred fifty color photo
Organized geographically, an illustrated field guide to the turtles of the world offers information on the appearance and behavior of 190 land, marine, and freshwater species.
Expanded and updated to include an additional 44 species, this is a handy guide to those fishes that are likely to be observed by anybody visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Caribbean, the In
