Year
2014
Language
English

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This title introduces young readers to the marlin, also known as the "Gladiator Of the Sea." Easy-to-read text examines the marlin's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the marlin's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the bill and its role in a marlin's hunting and diet. Marlin prey is discussed, as are the marlin's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists.



Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents From catfish weighing hundreds of pounds to small but vicious piranha, Xtreme Fish introduces readers to six of the world's most unique underwater species. Full-color photographs show remarkable features from teeth to tail. Short, easy-to-read bursts of information provide details about each fish including where they are found and how anglers catch them.



Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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