A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.

Earth's waters are brimming with curious creatures! This playful book focuses on the world of fish - and readers will be surprised how diverse these fish can be! Captivating photographs of leafy sea dragons, elegant eagle rays, foreboding sharks, and other strange fish create an immersive reading experience. Fact boxes allow readers to interact with fun facts and cool questions. They'll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, and other...

"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."--Publisher's description....

"Continuation of the Wild World series comparing big and small animal sizes"-- "Fish can be found in all shapes and sizes! Did you know there is a fish that's as small as a grain of rice? Or that a whale shark is as large as a school bus? Look inside to find out what these animals look like and where they live. Discover which fish are very small and which ones are really big! ABOUT THE SERIES: Kids can't get enough animal facts! Starting with the...