The Horn Book Guide

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Spilsbury, Richard , Spilsbury, Richard , Spilsbury, Louise ,

The Life Cycle of Fish

32 pp. | Heinemann | January, 2003 | Library ISBN 1-4034-0783-5 $$24.22 | Paper ISBN 1-4034-3405-0 $$7.50

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. This book explores the life cycle of fish, discussing general characteristics, some familiar and some species-peculiar. Although the layout is busy, the photos are clear and the descriptions engaging. Other topics covered include hatching, stages of growth, defenses against predators, and reproduction. A fact file and reading list are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo