Bibliography of Print Sources for Adopt-A-Trout
Title Author Copyright Publisher Grade Level Synopsis
The Water Cycle Smith, David 1993 Thomson Learning 1-3 Describes the water cycle and the effects of water on the Earth.  Includes scientific activities and projects.
A Fish Hatches Cole, Joanna 1978 Morrow 2-3 Describes the life cycle of a trout from the laying of eggs in a hatchery to maturity.
The Gillygoofang Mendoza, George 1973 Dial Press K-3 This book follows the travels of the gillygoofang up the brook.  This fish sees many plants and animals on its journey.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Geissel, Theodore 1975 K-3 A story-poem about the activities of such unusual animals as the Nook, Wump, Yink, Yop, Gack, and the Zeds.
Swimmy Lionni, Leo 1991 K-2 Swimmy was a little fish in the big ocean. When a big fish came along and swallowed up his friends, he was alone and afraid. He was swimming along enjoying the marvels of his undersea world when he came upon another school of fish just like him. Swimmy had to find a way to protect himself and his new friends.
Rainbow Fish Pfister 1992 North-South Books >2 Rainbow Fish is about a little fish who thought he was too good to play with the other fish. He learns his lesson about sharing.
Where the River Begins Locker, Tom 1993 Puffin Books 4 Two boys and their grandfather hike to the source of a river, through spectacular scenery, finely painted.
Come Back, Salmon Cone, Molly 1992 Sierra Club Books for Children 2-6 Describes the efforts of the Jackson Elementary School in Everett, Washington, to clean up a nearby stream, stock it with salmon, and preserve it as an unpolluted place where the salmon could return to spawn. 
What Makes It Rain? Brandt, Keith 1982 Troll Associates K-3 Follows the journey of a raindrop through the water cycle and briefly discusses the characteristics and importance of water. 
Freshwater Fish & Fishing Arnosky, Jim 1982 Four Winds Press Describes different varieties of freshwater fishes and instructs how to catch them.

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