Introduces readers to keeping fish as pets, what they eat, and how to care for them.

"What makes a fish a fish? Trout thinks he knows the answer. "That's easy! Fish have fins, gills, scales, are shaped like me, and live underwater." "Not so fast," answers Mudskipper. "What about a clingfish? They don't have any scales. Or a hagfish? They don't have any fins. Or what about me? I live in and out of the water!" As Trout and Mudskipper explore below and above the world's waters, they are introduced to a multitude of fish in various shapes,...

Provides information on setting up and maintaining an aquarium, buying fish and plants, caring for and feeding fish, and creating a variety of habitats.

Presents a rhyme and information about a variety of freshwater fish found in North America north of Mexico.

Introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.

Offers information on fly fishing, including rods and reels, flies, waders and boots, float tubes and boats, and the kinds of fish that can be caught fly fishing.

Compares and contrasts tropical coral reef fishes and temperate climate fishes, using the differences between city dwellers and country dwellers as an analogy to describe fish from the two bioregions.

Introduces saltwater fishing, discussing the techniques that work best for catching different fish, what type of gear is required, how regulations help preserve fish populations, and how to fillet and cook a fish.