Contributions

  • Spilsbury, Louise - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Heinemann Library, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

8,000 words, Guess

Page Count

32 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivefish0000spil_j0o0
  • ISBN-100431193770
  • ISBN-100431193843
  • ISBN-139780431193779
  • ISBN-139780431193847
and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC597.012

Alternate Titles

  • Classifying fish

Description

Explains what fish are and how they differ from other animals, discussing freshwater fish, sea fish, deep-sea fish, shallow-water fish, and sharks, among others.

Description

Looks at how and why we group animals. Each book starts with an introduction to classification, explaining why grouping organisms helps us to understand the natural world. It also provides information about classification systems and the use of common and Latin names. Each title goes on to investigate examples of the more important orders, presenting their characteristics and explaining why some organisms fit into a particular group and others do not. Animals that are endangered or threatened are also discussed.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Classifying living things

Other Editions

  • FishHeinemann Library2009-01-01

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