The World of Fish is one of the first four

volumes in Abbeville Press s outstanding

new collection of pocket encyclopedias of na-

tural science. Written in scholarly yet easy-to-

understand language, the series is packed with

information that will fascinate student and

nature buff alike. Beautiful full-color illustra-

tions on every page supplement the lively text.

The World of Fish offers a comprehensive

overview of the structure, locomotion, feeding,

reproduction, behavior, habitat, and classifica-

tion of fish. The volume combines the useful-

ness of a reference work with the readability

of a browsing book, perfect for anyone attuned

to the splendor of our natural world. It both

explains and illustrates how fish breathe, what

they eat, how they swim--and more.

Together with The World of Birds, Insects,

and Amphibians and Reptiles, these books

form the cornerstone of an indispensable

home library--one that is almost guaranteed

not to sit idly on the shelf.