Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell:
-Where different fishes live and what they eat
-Their sizes, shapes, and other identifying features
-Their intriguing and various ways of life
Fishes is a fascinating guide for everyone interested in learning about underwater life.
Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.
Hurst H. Shoemaker contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.
Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.
James Gordon Irving contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.