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CORE STOCK Superb wildlife illustrations from top artists in their field bring to life a range of animals in this popular series. ...COVER PRICE £4.5097818423619886
CORE STOCK This book will help you explore a thrilling underwater world. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and detailed artwork re...COVER PRICE £4.99 ISBN 9781842366509
A detailed look at the fascinating facts about the dangerous fish beneath the waves, from the seven metre-long whale shark to the camouflaged wobbegong. Ages 6+.COVER PRICE £8.99ISBN: 9781842365373
This hugely successful series is now available in a new smaller flexi format. From cover to cover beautifully detailed artwork will mean that even the most reluctant of readers will be totally absorbed by the fun activities, such as projects and quizzes. Humorous cartoons add a lighter touch, while the wealth of perfectly pitched information reads clearly and fluently. This series really is the perfect introduction to these fascinating subjects. COVER PRICE 4.99ISBN: 9781842363522
Provides information on the amazing watery world. This book helps discover things you need to know about oceans. COVER PRICE £5.99ISBN: 9781842367643
Discover the oceans of the world – marine life, stunning underwater landscapes, ships, boats and extraordinary feats of exploration and discovery. Fascinating facts about natural resources are also included – and ideas as to how we as humans can help to safeguard the oceans. Detailed images provide a fantastic visual guide, making this book ideal for use at home and at school.COVER PRICE £9.99ISBN: 9781842365540
Each double page of this picture book invites youngsters to discover things in the sea. Simple text and colourful scenes bursting with things to spot combine to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification.ISBN: 9780746052082
The Coral Reef is an incredible place, full of excitement and amazing things to see. Come face to face with the wonderful creatures that live and gather round it every day. Discover how all kinds of fish make the reef a busy blaze of colour, while sharks lurk nearby and witness their round-the-clock quest for survival. Perfect for projects, homework or just for fun! ISBN: 9781405308601
A superabundant biosphere, the ocean houses a vast array of life-forms - a great many of which lie hidden in the deep. For centuries, naturalists have catalogued these species and created intricately detailed illustrations of each creature. Here, in "The Anatomy Of The Sea", you'll find fascinating profiles and classic illustrations of more than 600 specimens, showcased in all their diverse glory.Showing us aquatic life through the eyes of the early naturalists, authors David Ponsonby and GeorgeS Dussart pair Victorian engravings, woodcuts, and drawings with intriguing text telling of the naturalists' quest for discovery, the species' classification, their complex composition, and habitats. ISBN: 9781905695508
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Contains beautiful, heartwarming photographs of animal babies with their parents in their natural habitat. This fabulous series introduces children by habitat to a variety of adorable animal babies. Each baby is introduced on one spread and on the next we find out who is its mother or father. In this way, children learn to identify animal babies and their parents. This simple, questioning approach helps young children engage with growth, change and families. "Animal Babies in Seas" shows seven young sea animals - clownfish, Arctic terns, Adetie penguins, sea lions, dolphins, sea-otters and whales. From the cheeky playfulness of a sea-otter pup to the quick orange-and-white flash of a baby clownfish, the delightful images and lively text will engage and delight young children. ISBN: 9780753413036
Beautiful, bizarre, and among nature's most colourful creations, living corals are now being successfully kept and grown in a rapidly growing number of home reef aquariums. Designed to help new and experienced aquarists to select the most appropriate corals for their systems and to provide guidance in keeping them healthy for the long term, this all-new book is packed with the advice of a seasoned coral keeper. More than 700 world-class photographs and text reviewed by leading coral biologists and reef aquarists guide the reader through the selection and husbandry of hundreds of species. Included are: soft corals, corallimorpharians (mushroom corals), gorgonians, zoanthids, large-polyp stony corals and small-polyp stony corals - all illustrated with hundreds of brilliant new photographs to aid identification. ISBN: 9781890087487
A comprehensive, practical guide to setting up and maintaining fish tanks and aquariums. ISBN 9781840810691
All the practical information how to start an aquarium and maintain and care for both freshwater and marine tropical aquarium fish, written specifically for the beginner hobbyist.ISBN: 9781597640749
This practical, easy-to-use guide is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of investing in, an aquarium. It's packed with specially-commissioned colour photographs and provides all the information you need to know in a concise and accessible way. Thinking of buying an aquarium but not sure which one to choose? Want to know which fish to buy? Or which heating system to go for? This book will answer all your questions, and many, many more. From setting up your aquarium and caring for your fish, to recognising signs of illness and establishing a breeding set-up, "Collins Need to Know? Aquarium Fish" is the one-stop guide to this fascinating subject. It also contains a definitive and fully illustrated directory of fish profiles. Contents include: Part 1: your aquarium: acquiring, keeping and understanding fish, choosing a tank; understanding the 'extras': heating, lighting, filters, gravel and rock work; creating a planting scheme of real or artificial plants; directory of aquatic plants; setting up and maintaining the tank; adding water and fish to the tank. Part 2: Fish profiles: each entry contains the name of the fish, a colour photograph and a general introduction with notes on differences between males and females, breeding, special needs and habits. Part 3:Caring for your fish; keeping your fish healthy; foods and feeding; recognising and preventing disease; breeding and rearing. ISBN: 9780007205783
A practical guide to setting up an aquarium in the home, covering all aspects, from choosing, stocking and maintaining the aquarium to fish care, health, nutrition and breeding.ISBN: 9781840673357
Perhaps the most mysterious and alluring creatures kept by saltwater aquarists, sharks and rays are becoming increasingly popular among serious marine fishkeepers. In this long-awaited and much-requested guide, expert aquarist and elasmobranch enthusiast Scott Michael provides the definitive introduction to the biology and behaviour of home-aquarium-scale sharks and rays. This book includes: species selection and identification, buyers guide, shark aquarium setup and maintenance, and much more. ISBN: 9781890087579
Traces the history of aquariums, describes the highlights of the major aquariums, and provides a directory of facilities around the world. ISBN: 9780671850197
This book shows fishkeepers how to create the real world environment within their home aquarium. These are natural habitats that whilst being practical are stunning and are a reference to these habitats that anyone can create, be they a novice or experienced fishkeeper. ISBN: 9781842860731
The traditional image of an encyclopedia as a large, heavy volume only occasionally taken down from a dusty shelf is blown out of the water by this new range of mini-encyclopedias. These are comprehensive, concentrated packages of up-to-date practical guidance on a variety of fishkeeping and water gardening themes. The core text is amplified and extended by panels, captions and annotations that accompany the photographs and graphic illustrations. The first part of each volume consists of a hands-on practical section that follows the step-by-step progress of a specific project. Accompanying text includes technical advice on the equipment required to complete each stage of the project. The second part features a wide range of species or varieties relevant to the subject. These profile sections are profusely illustrated with stunning colour photographs and are designed to inspire readers to expand their collections. By combining practical and reference sections, these mini encyclopedias represent the ideal compromise in a world where shelf space is limited but the thirst for knowledge increases every day. ISBN: 9781842861042
This new book breaks the mould of the side-view, 'Identikit' photographs of aquarium fish that all too often appear in the pages of fishkeeping books and magazines. Since fish are 'fluid' creatures at home in a liquid environment, it is only right that pictures of them should capture their free-flowing elegance and movement. The all-new photographs featured in this book reveal aquarium fish as they have never been seen before. ISBN: 9781842860823
An often neglected area of fishkeeping but gaining interest, this encyclopedia shows the variety of aquarium plants that can be used by fishkeepers. This book provides essential guidance on aquarium plants and how to grow them and can be used by the novice or experienced fishkeeper. ISBN: 9781903098462
Savour the delight of keeping tropical fish in your own home, in this book of advice and instruction. Learn all about heating, lighting, aeration and filtration in order to keep your fish healthy, the right sort of food and how to diagnose anISBN: 9780765196231
"Every species of Corydoras, Brochis and AspidorasISBN: 978866224413
A full-colour photographic record of the sea life that abounds in the rich and diverse waters of the English Channel, the Western Approaches, Scotland's Atlantic coast and the Bristol Channel, featuring outstanding scenes.WAS £19.95ISBN: 9781853107610
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A guide to the Cayman Islands for divers who wish to plan and book their itinerary in advance. It can also be used on site as a guide to the actual dives themselves, and includes detailed information on accommodation, travel, diving facilities, and diving and photographic equipment COVER PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9781840371314
Written by an expert, this book offers beginners a guide to creating a suitable aquarium habitat for any of the nearly 30 species of clownfish. ' ISBN: 9780764105111
Perhaps The Most Endearing of All Reef Creatures, The Droll and exotically pigmented clownfish is a favorite of marine aquarists, divers, and amateur naturalists the world over. Now, one of the pioneers in the captive breeding of clownfishes in home aquaria has written the first popular handbook on the husbandry of these fascinating marine species. Chapters include: -- Clownfishes in the Wild -- Fish & Anemone Species Identification Guides -- Selecting Breeding Stock -- Orchestrating the Spawn -- Propagation as a Cottage Industry -- Anemone Ecology and Preservation ISBN: 9781890087043
This book provides a look at clownfish/anemone interactions in both the wild and the aquarium, coupled with a treatment of their care in captivity, including an account of how clownfishes are bred and raised. ISBN: 9780793830503
The Cod - wars have been fought over it, revolutions have been triggered by it, national diets have been based on it, economies and livelihoods have depended on it. To the millions it has sustained, it has been a treasure more precious that gold. This book spans 1,000 years and four continents. From the Vikings to Clarence Birdseye, Mark Kurlansky introduces the explorers, merchants, writers, chefs and fisherman, whose lives have been interwoven with this prolific fish. He chronicles the cod wars of the 16th and 20th centuries. He blends in recipes and lore from the Middle Ages to the present. In a story that brings world history and human passions into captivating focus, he shows how the most profitable fish in history is today faced with extinction. ISBN: 9780099268703
These books give young children a selection of things to spot and find, then build on these discoveries by answering all those tricky questions toddlers and pre-schoolers have about the world around them. The first page presents the reader with nine things to find in its natural habitat. Target Age Group: 4+ years. Cross Curriculum Key Stage 1. ISBN: 9781860078538
Tropical reefs are certainly one of the most intriguing and attractive ecosystems on the planet. Their history dates back far prior to the first appearance of humans on earth. This volume aspires to the following ambitious goals: to show, through exquisite photography, that these underwater worlds are just as important to our lives and our culture as any monument or work of art created by humans. The texts and photographs will be completed by charts and drawings of geographical and biological subject, and of the most important species of fish and corals, allowing one to understand the mechanism that have brought about the creation of great coral reefs, the formation of atolls, and which will allow one to approach the world of coral with an understanding of the basic biological structure. It includes over 700 full colour pictures, charts and drawings, and describes all important fish and coral species. ISBN: 9788854401877
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Books in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information on a wide variety of pets for new or soon-to-be pet owners. Advice and instruction cover proper feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders havn't encountered before. Each manual has been individually written by an expert -- many of them professional breeders or veterinarians. All volumes are filled with full-colour photos of the highest quality and with instructive line drawings. ISBN: 9780764112034
Few creatures are more feared, more talked about, and less known than the great white shark. To learn more about this formidable ocean dweller, the Cousteau team mounted a two-and-a-half year expedition to the south coast of Australia involving some 40 scientists, divers, cameramen, and sailors. This is the story, in words, photographs, and drawings, of the study and all that was learned from it about shark behaviour and biology. Myths and lore about the great white are dispelled, leaving an indelible image of a powerful predator of the seas. ISBN: 9780810981348
A guide to selecting and arranging a holiday diving cruise in the Maldives. Chapters cover: choice of boat; currents; photographic equipment; and cruise itineraries. There are also three-dimensional drawings, underwater photographs and maps charting each dive. ISBN: 9781853109423
Currents of Contrast - Life in Southern Africa's Two Oceans introduces the marine and coastal life associated with the oceans that surround southern Africa. Two dominant currents feed these oceans, the cold Benguela in the west and the warmer Agulhas current in the east. The book is divided into two main parts, the first dealing with the colder waters of the Benguela and the second, with the realm of the Agulhas. A feature of the Benguela current is the water's most feared predator, the great white shark around which many myths abound. Also found here are rich forests of kelp that are nourished by the nutrient-rich waters; seabirds thrive on offshore islands and along the coast shoreline predators - jackals, lions and hyaenas - interestingly turn to the cold ocean for food along Namibia's desert coast. In the realm of the Agulhas (southern and east coasts), readers are introduced to the Knysna estuary and its magical and threatened seahorse; the phenomena of the sardine run; to the Tembe Tonga people, a group that lives in careful harmony with the ocean, to timeless turtles and the enigmatic coelacanth - a fish that time forgot. An accessible and informative text is supported by superb colour photography throughout. ISBN: 9781770070868
Dive into the deep blue sea and explore a wondrous watery world! See leaping dolphins, a slithering octopus, and tropical fish teeming in a coral reef. Then find out how they live, what they eat and how they hunt. Watch a Great White Shark leap off the page (yikes!) - you'll love the six photographic pop-up scenes and pull-out surprises on every page. Then turn to the end and see if you can spot all the incredible fish and creatures hidden in the sea.ISBN: 9781405321501
Dive in. Death is only a breath away... Just when you thought it was safe... "The Mammoth Book of The Deep" presents 30 true-life stories of danger, endurance and adventure from this final frontier. Encounter great white sharks, the stricken Kursk submarine, gold salvagers, sponge divers, giant squid, the wreck of the Titanic, Navy frogmen, and bathyscopes in record-breaking descents. These riveting accounts range from the Red Sea to the South Pacific, from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean - and include contributions by names such as Jacques Cousteau, Hans Hasse, Peter Benchley and Tim 'Neutral Buoyancy' Ecott. It includes: "Goldfinder": Keith Jessop - salvaging the gold cargo from HMS Edinburgh; "Black Water": Don Camsell - an SBS training operation aboard a mini-sub goes tragically wrong off the coast of Scotland; "The Abyss": John Craig - attacked by giant octopus whilst exploring a trench off Baja California and saved by codivers hacking the octopus with axes; "A Time to Die": Robert Moore - the operation to rescue the trapped submariners of the Kursk; and "Blue Hole": Martyn Farr - the death of caver Frank Mertz, 90m below, leading an expedition to chart Benjamin's Blue Hole, Caribbean; It also includes: "Discovering the Titanic": Robert Ballard - the world's foremost wreck-hunter on the world's greatest wreck; "Descent": William Beebe - the record breaking descent in a bathysphere off Bermuda, 1934; "World Without Sun": Jacques Cousteau - the famous experiment in living for a month on the sea bed; and "Whirlpool": Rod Macdonald - the dive into the centre of Corryvwrecken, off Scotland, the third largest whirlpool in the world. ISBN: 9781845294793
This guide offers information on the best places to witness the underwater wonders of the Virgin Islands, covering the region's dive sites. Each regional chapter also includes a directory which provides essential information on resorts and useful addresses and telephone numbers. ISBN: 9781859740422
Scattered across the south-west Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas provide a feeding ground for a variety of marine life, including stingrays, dolphins and sharks. In addition to the reefs, the Bahamas are famed for their many "blue holes", fresh water caves beneath the sea that have collapsed, and now offer divers combined challenges of reef and cave diving. This practical book offers detailed information on the best places to witness the wonders of this underwater realm, giving comprehensive coverage of the dive sites there. Each regional chapter also includes a directory, setting out information on resorts and useful addresses and telephone numbers.
This practical guide offers detailed information on the best places to witness the wonders of the underwater realm around the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. It provides comprehenisve coverage of dive sites and information on resorts and useful addresses. ISBN: 9781859744048
This work aims to familiarize the reader with the natural beauty of the seabeds, from Brittany, Holland and Germany to Great Britain, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. It explores environments in the Irish Sea, the Baltic and the last reefs of Scotland. ISBN: 9781840371918
A guide to the Caribbean for divers who wish to plan and book their itinerary in advance. It can also be used on site as a guide to the actual dives, and includes detailed information on accommodation, travel, diving facilities, and diving and photographic equipment. ISBN: 9781853108112
Dolphins, perhaps like no other sea creatures, captivate and delight we humans. They are highly evolved and social animals, communicating with each other through their own language of clicks and whistles and engaging in elaborate courtship rituals. Their obvious curiosity about the world around them even extends to humans, with whom they sometimes fraternize, if only for a few moments of entertainment but, unfortunately, this factor of their intelligence and ability to be trained has made them prime targets for exploitation. Add that to pollution and toxins that threaten their habitat and the practice in some cultures to kill them for food, dolphins, while not yet an endangered species, are nonetheless being continually threatened. With words and pictures Jonathan Bird tells of the history habits and folklore surrounding these fascinating creatures. This work features stunning full colour photography. It is presented with high gloss paperback with flaps and contains an engaging text. ISBN: 9781901268171
A convenient, portable companion for whale watchers, serious oceanographers, and marine mammal lovers, this guide represents the most recent research on dolphins and whales. After being hunted nearly to the point of extinction, the cetaceans have now become a symbol of the need for marine conservation. Today, dolphins and whales are featured in numerous books and television documentaries, which has allowed people to connect with them. Bringing together the most recent research on cetaceans, this volume provides a scientific grounding to our feelings for these distant relatives of ours. Filled with splendid photographs and drawings, the book describes in realistic details the fascinating biology and behaviour of dolphins and whales. Cetaceans returned to the sea about 60 million years ago, and today, represented by 81 species, they have colonized nearly all the world's oceans and some big rivers in South America and Asia. Dolphins and whales have been the subject of many legends, and so this book begins with the history of how humans have viewed these creatures, and then it explains their evolution. At the end, readers will find an illustrated guide to the various species. A useful tool as well as a visual delight, "Dolphins and Whales" will be a valued addition to all ocean-lovers' libraries. ISBN: 9788854403055
Diving dolphins, amazing belugas and massive blue whales! Plunge into the ocean and meet some of the most amazing animals on Earth. See whales "fly" through the water, a spotted dolphin and the fearsome "wolf of the sea". Packed with fantastic facts and dramatic, atmospheric photography, Eyewonder Dolphins and Whales is great for homework and projects or just for fun.ISBN: 9781405309653
"Fancy Goldfish" aims to offer an original and thorough treatment of the fancy goldfish hobby. Dr Johnson writes on goldfish health and disease, and Richard Hess provides a general introduction to all aspects of the hobby, including maintenance and feeding. ISBN: 9781859749579
This is one of a selection of guides aimed at the child who is about to acquire a pet for the first time. Written by a vet, this book includes practical information on caring for a fish to help owners learn about every aspect of daily care while empasizing both the enjoyment and commitment of pet ownership. The books include advice on how to choose a pet, things to get ready, fun and games, visiting the vet, health care and feeding. ISBN: 9780751354003
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The perfect handy guide to identifying our most common fresh and saltwater fishThis introductory, species-by-species guide to 160 of the most common freshwater and saltwater fish in northern Europe is the perfect book for helping you identify fish and learn more about the most common species. It is ideal for people who enjoy to fish as well as those looking for an introduction to the biology and identification of fish.; Advice on how to identify and classify species* Introduction to the natural history of fresh and saltwater fish* General information, such as left and right handedness of flatfish, as well as specific information on each species, detailing where it can be found, its habitat, what it eats and its colourEach entry is illustrated with a photograph of the fish in its natural habitat and artwork to emphasise details and colouring. From sharks and rays to mullet, trout and salmon, Gem Fish is a concise, easy-to-use guide to the wildlife of our seas and rivers. ISBN: 9780007180134
Find out about fish and other animals that live in the sea or on the shore. We explore how their body shapes help them to feed, move, and survive in a world of water. ISBN: 9780199107865
Almost all children are fascinated by living things. This volume is designed to help them gain a greater appreciation of fish. The illustrations should appeal not only to younger children, who will enjoy the experience of sharing the book with an adult, but also to older children, who should find it a useful introduction to serious nature study. Internet links provide readers with further areas for study and make downloadable images easily accessible. ISBN: 9780746051511
The large creatures of the ocean depths have fascinated humans for thousands of years. The humpback whale, the great white shark, the giant jelly-fish, and the barracuda are just a few of the amazing deep water forms shown in this illustrated book.' ISBN: 9781577170761
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The history of the herring and those whose lives have revolved around fishing for it and bringing it to the tables of the masses. Includes numerous recipes. ISBN: 9780752429885
With 150 colour images, decriptive text, detailed practical information and three dimensional drawings of main diving sites, this is a comprehensive guide to diving at Hurghada on the Red Sea. It also contains drawings and biological charts on the typical marine creatures of the Red Sea. ISBN: 9781840372922
This is a highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way."I Wonder Why Whales Sing" answers all sorts of questions that children ask about life in the seas and oceans, from the brightly coloured fish of coral reefs to the oddly shaped creatures of the deep ocean trenches. It introduces the remarkable songs of whales and dolphins, the migration of the grey whale, and some of the many sea creatures that live on seashores around the world. ISBN: 9780753416990
The traditional image of an encyclopedia as a large, heavy volume only occasionally taken down from a dusty shelf is blown out of the water by this new range of mini-encyclopedias. These are comprehensive, concentrated packages of up-to-date practical guidance on a variety of fishkeeping and water gardening themes. The core text is amplified and extended by panels, captions and annotations that accompany the photographs and graphic illustrations. The first part of each volume consists of a hands-on practical section that follows the step-by-step progress of a specific project. Accompanying text includes technical advice on the equipment required to complete each stage of the project. The second part features a wide range of species or varieties relevant to the subject. These profile sections are profusely illustrated with stunning colour photographs and are designed to inspire readers to expand their collections. By combining practical and reference sections, these mini encyclopedias represent the ideal compromise in a world where shelf space is limited but the thirst for knowledge increases every day.ISBN: 9781842861066
This book, illustrated with 31 full-colour photos and 29 black and white photos, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for land hermit crabs.ISBN: 9780866229678
Author, photographer and dive charter operator, Rob van der Loos shows us the beauty of the underwater world, where we can view a variety of species close up. He also encourages underwater photographers and guides them along the path to successful underwater photography. ISBN: 9781876334659
Many books offer the marine fishkeeper sound advice on selecting equipment and livestock; few follow up with practical advice in the long term. No matter how expert an aquarist you are, problems with equipment, water quality or livestock will inevitably occur. The Questions and Answers Manual of the Marine Aquarium focuses on helping you to overcome those problems and offers you the knowledge necessary to develop into the more challenging aspects of your hobby. Includes answers to the 500 most commonly asked questions, key background information on the most popular species, over 155 stunning photographs and 17 informative diagrams, including tables and charts that provide information at your fingertips. ISBN: 9781902389677
