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| 271240 |
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Stolz, Mary. Go Fish. New York: HarperCollins,1991.
Thomas is recovering from a broken ankle and will do just about anything to get his grandpa out of his reading chair and out to the fishing dock so they can swap stories and try to catch the big one. After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about his African heritage.
Gr. 1-3. |
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| 271243 |
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Garland, Sherry. My Father’s Boat. New York: Scholastic,1998.
A young Vietnamese-American boy begins to learn the shrimp trade of his father and grandfather in this story about continuity in spite of separation—and about the importance of family.
Gr. K-4. |
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| 271244 |
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Lionni, Leo. Swimmy. New York: Pantheon, 1963.
Swimmy, the lone black fish in a school of reds, uses ingenuity to overcome the others' fears about swimming in open water and exploring the wonders of the sea. A Caldecott Honor Book.
Gr. Preschool-2.
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| 271248 |
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Pinkney, Andrea Davis. Fishing Day. New York: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2003.
Reenie is a black girl who loves to go fishing for fun by the river with her mama. Peter Troop is a white boy who fishes with his dad for food at the same river. Peter is loud, often scaring the fish away. Reenie reaches out to him to show him how to catch fish. A moving story about friendship across the barriers of segregation.
Gr. K-4.
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| 271249 |
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Jonas, Ann. Splash! New York: Greenwillow Books, 1995.
The vivid illustrations will delight kids learning to count as fish, frogs, turtles, pets and even a little girl climb in and out of a pond. How many are in my pond? Find out in this fun book!
Gr. Preschool-2 |
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| 271324 |
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Carney, Margaret. The Biggest Fish in the Lake. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2001.
A young girl and her grandfather share a love of fishing. He gives her a fishing reel and takes her on a fishing trip to try it out. She catches the biggest fish in the lake, a large muskie, but ends up releasing it because it is so beautiful. This book celebrates nature and a special grandfather/grandchild bond.
Gr 1-4. |
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| 281247 |
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Parker, Steve. Fearsome Fish. Austin, Texas: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1994.
From the Creepy Creatures series, this book takes a look at nature's more frightening and unusual marine animals, such as sharks, rays, marlins, piranhas, barracuda, and eels. Parker describes the ecology, behavior, and habitat of these animals in exciting and simple terms that are accessible to young readers.
Gr. 2-5. |
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| 281286 |
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Ehlert, Lois. Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,1990.
Bright fish swim in and out of the pages in this counting and basic addition book. A visual treat for young and old alike.
Gr. Preschool-1. |
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| 281421 |
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Prosek, James. A Good Day's Fishing. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2004.
A young boy searches through his tackle box to find the one thing he needs to ensure a good day's fishing. It is not the hooks, lures, bobbers or spinners he finds in the box. Read the book to find out what it is. A useful glossary of lures and flies is included at the end.
Gr. K-3. |
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| 281422 |
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Carle, Eric. Mister Seahorse. New York: Philomel Books, 2004.
Carle's book is a tribute to fathers, whether fish or human. After Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs on Mr. Seahorse's belly, he drifts through the water greeting other fish fathers who are also taking care of their eggs. Beautiful collages illustrate the story and a few pages have overlays of clear plastic which create screens of seaweed or other natural elements to show how some fish can hide themselves in nature.
Gr. Preschool-3. |
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| 281429 |
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Pfister, Marcus and J. Alison James. Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale. New York: North-South Books, 1998.
Another adventure for fans of the Rainbow Fish books. In this story, Rainbow Fish and his friends must share their food and their space with a gentle old whale who comes to their reef.
Gr. Preschool-2. |
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| 281432 |
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Cohen, Caron Lee and S. D Schindler. How Many Fish? 1st ed. My First I Can Read Book. New York: HarperCollins, 1998.
A simple story that offers repetition, rhythm and rhyme to help beginners on their way to reading - and counting. The illustrations show children's feet underwater with fish swimming around them as the reader counts objects beneath the water.
Gr. K-1.
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| 281433 |
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Pfister, Marcus and J. Alison James. Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! New York: North-South Books, 1995.
The themes of sharing, friendship and courage are addressed in this Rainbow Fish adventure. When a little striped fish is told he can't play with the other fish, Rainbow Fish remembers what it was like to be left out.
Gr. K-3. |
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| 290225 |
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Suzuki, David T. and Sarah Ellis. Salmon Forest. New York: GreyStone Books, 2003.
Follow Kate and her dad as they take a hike in the woods and learn about the life cycle of the sockeye salmon. This enjoyable story reveals scientific facts about the natural world and the cycle of life.
Gr. K-3. |
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| for the middle years |
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| 281250 |
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Arnosky, Jim. Freshwater Fish & Fishing. New York: Four Winds Press,1982.
Descriptions of many freshwater fish and the techniques recommended to catch them are explained and illustrated in this guide book. Sections on cleaning fish, tying knots, and building lures make all of these things seem like fun projects.
Gr. 3-6. |
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| 281254 |
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Cole, Joanna and Jerome Wexler. A Fish Hatches. New York: Morrow, 1978.
Following the life cycle of hatchery-raised trout from laying of eggs to maturity, this book's simple explanations and clear black and white photographs help readers discover this rarely seen process.
Gr. 3-5. |
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| 281267 |
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Arnosky, Jim. Fish in a Flash!: A Personal Guide to Spin-Fishing. New York: Bradbury Press, 1991.
Arnosky's love for spin-fishing is evident in this guide to being successful in the sport. Drawing on his own experiences, he covers boater safety, what tackle to use, and the importance of sustainable fishing. As usual, his illustrations are quite wonderful and very helpful in illuminating his points.
Gr. 3-8. |
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| 281268 |
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Lavies, Bianca. The Atlantic Salmon. New York: Dutton Children’s Books, 1992.
In following the salmon from hatchling to adult, more than just the life cycle of this fish becomes clear. The relationship between the environment, salmon, and humans is fleshed out as well.
Gr. 3-6. |
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| 281430 |
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Arnosky, Jim. Hook, Line, & Seeker: A Beginner's Guide to Fishing, Boating, and Watching Water Wildlife. New York: Scholastic Nonfiction, 2005.
This beginner's guide to fishing, boating and nature watching is packed full of information and includes step-by-step instructions for many activities. Color photographs, watercolors and pen-and-ink drawings are attractive and instructive.
Gr. 4-6. |
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for older children and young adults |
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| 281246 |
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Arnosky, Jim. Flies in the Water, Fish in the Air: A Personal Introduction to Fly Fishing. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1986.
This text introduces readers to the art of fly fishing with Arnosky's readable explanations, illustrative sketches, and personal anecdotes.
Gr. 6 and up. |
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