Overview
This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the “Living Fossil.” Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeon’s habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeon’s color, size, and shape. The fish’s anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fish’s skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeon’s predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.