Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell: -Where different fishes live and what they eat -Their sizes, shapes, and other identifying features -Their intriguing and various ways of life Fishes is a fascinating guide for everyone interested in learning about underwater life. Hurst H. Shoemaker contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press. Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books. James Gordon Irving contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.