Non-Fiction+books+and+Videos

Crawford, T. (2007). //Fish//. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman.
 * Fish.**
 * This book describes how fish are similar and different from one another. The text in //Fish// is very simple but I felt that it would be great for research because it includes an index.**

Schaefer, L. (2001). //What is a fish?//. Mankato, MN: Pebble Books.
 * What is a fish?**
 * A great book that includes bibliographical references and index. This book contains beautiful photographs and easy to read text that make it the perfect beginning research text.** **I chose this book for our students who were beginning readers. It has a simple design and a few sentences per page.**

Hudak, H. (2005). //Fish//. New York, NY: Weigl.
 * Fish.**
 * This book describes the appearance, habitats, diets and life-cycles of different kinds of fish. I chose this book because of the bibliographical references and index which are important to the research process.**

Kalman, B. (1998). //What is a fish?//. New York, NY: Crabtree.
 * What is a fish?**
 * Describes different types of freshwater and saltwater fish. This book includes habitats, appearances, and diet. A full index is included. This book was included for our students that read at a higher level.**



Head, H. (2008). //Amazing fish//. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens.
 * Amazing Fish.**
 * //Amazing fish// explores the life-cycle of fish and their behaviors and appearance. Very colorful diagrams and fact boxes on the large pages make this a great book to find information. I chose this book because of the wonderful photographs, maps, and inserts. This book is for students with varying interest and reading ability. It was reviewed and recommended by //Library Media Connection// and //School Library Journal//.**

Burrud, John, Dir. //All about fish//. Dir. John Burrud." Schlessinger Media: 1999, Videocassette.
 * All about fish (video-recording).**
 * According to a School Library Journal (Feb 2000), "K-Gr 4-A fascinating parade of fish from seahorses to sharks and from eels to clownfish hold youngsters' interest from start to finish. The photography is excellent, and this professional production does justice to the mostly saltwater fish that are showcased. Alternating live and animated frames, the video features a youthful female narrator. Students will learn about the large number of fish species–about 25,000–and the important traits that all fish have in common." I chose this resource based on the wonderful review that SLJ gave. It is a perfect addition to the fish unit.**

Hutt, David, Prod. //Eyewitness fish//. Dorling Kindersley: 2007, Film.
 * Eyewitness fish (video-recording).**
 * Great Live-action photography and special effects are used in this video, providing us with a range of information about fish. I choose this video for teachers to use in their classroom as a supplement to the book that we carry in our library. It is only 35 minutes so it is a perfect classroom resource.**