Overview
From gills to fins, the walleyed pike is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. In the Great Lakes area, walleye is the most popular game fish. Walleye are predators, and mature fish are near the top of the food chain in their environments. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the walleyed pike, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know the walleyed pike! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.