Introduces the physical characteristics, life cycle, and fierce behavior of the Siamese fighting fish, also identifying differences between those in the wild and those bred for sale in pet shops.

"Sharks, skates, shrimp, seahorses and 30,000 other fishes swim through the world's waterways. With that much variety, you just have to ask: what makes a fish a fish? This book helps answer the question! Filled with amazing X-rays, full-color photographs and lively text, it looks at underwater creatures inside and out. Inspired by a popular Smithsonian exhibition and the first children's book to feature these extraordinary X-rays."--

Buster is the big fish in a small pond: he is the bully of his fish tank who terrorizes all the smaller fish. But when he gets kicked out and sent to the ocean for his bullying behaviour, a shark bullies him! Buster quickly finds a safe hiding spot and as he catches his breath, he reflects on how it feels to be on the receiving end of a bully's bashing. So, when Buster sees another little fish in danger of being eaten by the same shark, he comes to...

Clownfish decides to leave the safety of the Anemone and has an adventure meeting a dragonfish, spottyfish, sea slug, and a dangerous eel.

Little Fish has all sorts of fishy friends in his underwater home, but loves one of them most of all.

Details the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and life cycle of this commonly-feared fish found in South American rivers.