McGovern, Ann, ill. by Ruth Chew

Scholastic Book Services, 1991. ISBN 0-590-44771-8. Soft cover, 12mo - over 6¾ inches - 7¾ inches Tall, 91 pages.

Cover is creased on the corners. Spine stress, and worn corners. Table of contents has a 2 inch tear.

Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1991
Condition: Used
Size: 12mo - over 6¾ inches - 7¾ inches Tall
Type: books, nonfiction, animals, fish, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services,
Author: McGovern, Ann, ill. by Ruth Chew
Pages: 91
ISBN: 0-590-44771-8  

From the jacket flaps: . . . the strange true story of how Dora, a fresh - water duck [a Muscovy] who loves salt water, courted and adopted Bryce Fraser, an Australian magazine writer who is allergic to duck feathers. . . . Whether the title refers to Dora or the author is open to question. Sitting Duck, with its more than fifty photographs and amusing text, will...
Circa: © 1970
Condition: Used
Size: 8.4375 inches tall by 5.6875 inches wide
Type: books, animals, ducks, muscovy, hardcover with jacket
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Stein and Day
Author: Bryce Fraser
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0812812824  

Topics on front cover are: Fresh or Salt, and Holiday Product Showcase. Still sealed in plastic, so other articles are unknown.

Published by T. F. H. Publications; Neptune City, NJ; Volume LI, Number 3, #560; November 2002. Glen S. Axelrod, President / CEO T.F.H.; and Mary E. Sweeney, Editor -- Tropical Fish Hobbyist. This magazine measures 10-3/4 inches tall by 8 inches wide by ¼ inch thick; with an unknown...
Circa: November 2002
Condition: New
Size: 10.75 inches tall by 8 inches wide
Type: books, magazine, animals, tropical fish, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: T. F. H. Publications
Author: various
Pages: unknown  

A complete discussion, at about third grade level, of the aquarium.

Row, Peterson & Co., 1943. Soft cover, 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches, 36 pages.

Ex-library, with pocket inside the back, and tape for numbers at lower spine. Spine, edges, and corners are a bit worn. School marks on front and title page. Binding is firm. No tears in pages.

The Pet Library Ltd., 1980. Soft...
Circa: 1943 and 1980
Condition: Used
Size: 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches and 5-1/2 x 8 inches
Type: books, children, nonfiction, animals, fish, aquariums, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Row, Peterson & Co., and, The Pet Library Ltd.
Author: Glenn O. Blough
Pages: 36 and 32  

Prof. Werner Ladiges

An expert's description of fish and plants for the cold-water tank and the outdoor pool, written in an easy to understand way. Necessary hints for the care and maintenance of 20 of the most popular cold-water fish are given. A specific description is given of different goldfish and Koi varieties. Gerhard Brunner, the well-known plant specialist, has supplied the text and the photographs referring to the section on plants. the care and feeding table as well as the...
Circa: 1983
Condition: Used
Size: 6 x 8-1/2 inches
Type: books, nonfiction, animals, fish, hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Tetra Press
Author: Prof. Werner Ladiges, Dr. Christopher Andrews
Pages: 70  

What Lives in the Sea,

Peter Seymour

This Science Action Book introduces young children to an exciting underwater world. Filled with facts and fun, this beginning science book features pop-ups,lift-ups, and action pull-tabs that make an adventure of learning.
Children will find out about about plants and animals of the seashore and coral reefs, great powerful swimmers of the open sea, and mysterious, strange-looking creatures of the deep.
Included is information on...
Circa: 1985
Condition: Used
Size: 6-3/4 x 9 inches
Type: books, nonfiction, animals, fish, hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York,
Author: Peter Seymour
Pages: 10
ISBN: 0027821706  

An elementary book, for young children, about octopi. Written at about the second to fourth grade reading level. Briefly describes several varieties of octopuses, and how they live.

Published by Troll Associates; Mahwah, NJ; © 1979 (edition not stated); ISBN: 0-89375-213-4. This book is printed in black and aqua blue, with aqua blue end papers. It has a pictorial cover. This soft...
Circa: 1979
Condition: Used
Size: 5.5 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide
Type: books, children, nonfiction, animals, octopus, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Troll Associates
Author: Ellen Schultz
Pages: 48
ISBN: 0893752134  

Zoobooks - Sharks

Color pictures and educational text. Magazine published by Wildlife Education, Ltd., 1986. 8-1/2 x11 inches, 20 pages.

Please see my other books on marine life, sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, etc.

Buyer to pay shipping and handling. Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1986
Condition: Used
Size: 8-1/2 x11 inches
Type: books, nonfiction, sharks, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Wildlife Education, Ltd.
Pages: 20  

Sea Full of Whales

Richard Armour

pictures by Paul Galdone

Poetry about whales.

What's that out at sea like a ship with no sail?
The chances are good
What you see is a whale.

Learn all about whales from the verses of Richard Armour and pictures of Paul Galdone. What fun!

Published by Scholastic, Inc., 1974.ISBN 0-590-03625-4. Soft cover, 7-1/4 x 9 inches, c. 34 pages. Previous owner's name inside front cover, some light creasing....
Circa: 1974
Condition: Used
Size: 7-1/4 x 9 inches
Type: books, nonfiction, animals, whales, softcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Author: Richard Armour, pictures by Paul Galdone
Pages: 34
ISBN: 0590036254  

The Whale Hunt

by Kenneth S. Norris and Jane Werner, ill. by Claude Humbert

This is a Golden Beginning Reader about a boy who goes on a whale hunt.

Published by Golden Press, 1960. Pictorial cover, ex-library. 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches, 30 pages. Worn corners and edges. Library stamp inside cover & some pages.

Please see my other books on marine life, sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, etc.

Buyer to pay shipping and handling. Under 1 lb.
Circa: 1960
Condition: Used
Size: 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches
Type: books, nonfiction, animals, fish, whales, hardcover
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Golden Press
Author: Kenneth S. Norris and Jane Werner, ill. by Claude Humbert
Pages: 30