Publication date 2/11/21 Book 224 Page
I would like to thank the author, publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to pick this book for review.
Synopsis
Discover the astonishing truth about our aquatic cousins: how they think and what they know, their experiences and unique behaviours, and the many things we have in common. There are 33,000 species of fish on our planet, and that number is constantly increasing. In context, that is more than all the species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles added together, making fish the most numerous vertebrates on our planet. Waters worldwide are teeming with these elusive creatures, but how much do we really know about them? Grouped into thematic chapters – including the Dangerous and Deadly,Unusual Giants and Mini Marvels – in this comprehensive book biologist Doug Mackay-Hope profiles the secret lives of 50 of our most interesting underwater cousins in an insightful and myth-busting study, complete with charming watercolour diagrams and expert insights. Learn about the White-Spotted Pufferfish, whose spines hide a deadly toxin, or the Ocellate River Stingray, who lurks in the rivers of South America and who can kill with just one touch of it's barbed stinger. Meet Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse, who measures just 2cm in length, as well as the enourmous Whale Shark, which grows to around 13m in length. Be fascinated by the wierd creatures of the deep ocean, such as the Peter's Elephantnosed Fish or the kaleidescopic Picasso's Triggerfish. With a foreword by Jeremy Wade, presenter of River Monsters and Mighty Rivers, and official fish aficionado, this book is a complete compendium of fascinating fish facts, with maps showing where in the globe they can be found, plus facts on how they live, hunt and escape predators. Beautiful illustrations and photographs accompany each entry, as well as interesting facts on how they evolved to adapt tochanging environments, making this book the perfect guide to all things aquatic.
My Review
This was a truly spectacular read. I loved every single minute of this book. I also learnt so much from this book it was truly a delight to read. It is very informative with splashes of humor thrown in to lighten the mood and make you smile while reading it. I loved the authors little paints of the fish at the start of every fish description. Also the collection of fish pictures before the start of the section this added to the overall enjoyment of the book it added that special something, made it feel more personal. I love how it was split into sections like dangerous fish or ancient fish as it was more engaging than the standard split into country or regions. I loved the close up pictures of each fish in there natural habitats. There was a fantastic bio of each fish and a world map showing its distribution across the globe. I was actually surprised at how many were found around the United Kingdom. This was just a perfect book in every way. This book was so interesting that it would be brilliant for all the family and a very useful learning aid for all those people like me fascinated by the natural world that we live amongst. This book due to its wonderful cover would be brilliant as a center piece book to stand out in your collection. I can't recommend this book enough. I can't wait to read more by this author. With his talent he really should start creating a collection of children's books. So much praise goes to the author and publishing team for creating this stunning page turning, extremely interesting and informative book for us all to enjoy.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US Kindle $12.08 Hardcover $16.27
Waterstones Hardcover £16.99
Google Books ebook £13.49
Barnes & Nobles Hardcover $24.99 Nook $17.49
Kobo ebook £9.79
Amazon UK Kindle £9.02 Hardcover £13.31
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