BOOKS & HANDBOOKS
• A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
• A Handbook for Stream Enhancement and Stewardship
• A Laboratory Manual for Marine Science Studies
• A Study of Water Quality
• Aquaculture Desk Reference
• Aquaculture Engineering
• Aquaculture Principles and Practices
• Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Management
• Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
• Field Identification of Coastal Juvenile Salmonids
• Fish Hatchery Management
• Fisheries Ecology and Management
• Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
• Investigating Water Problems
• Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada
• Limnology: An Introduction to the Fresh Water Environment
• Our Environment Battles Water Pollution
• Pacific Reef & Shore
• Petersen Field Guide: Atlantic Coast Fishes (North America)
• Petersen Field Guide: Freshwater Fishes
• Plankton Culture Manual
• Pocket Reference
• Quick Quide to Freshwater Invertebrates
• Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture
• The Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring
• The LaMotte Soil Handbook
• The Monitors Handbook
• Turbidity, Its Meaning and Measurement Handbook
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A GUIDE TO COMMON FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA:J. Voshell Jr., 2002 This book meets the needs of teachers, amateur naturalists, environmentalists,
anglers, and others interested in aquatic biology by providing substantive
information in non-technical language for about 100 of the most common groups of
invertebrates found in the inland waters of North America. It is broad in scope, geographically and
taxonomically; it is written at a substantive yet easily accessible level that will appeal to both general
readers and those with more advanced interest in the subject; and it contains numerous high-quality
illustrations, including more than 100 specially commissioned color plates. 103 color pages, 135 b/w illustrations.
454 pages. Softcover.
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QUICKGUIDE TO MAJOR GROUPS OF FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES:Click here to see front and back of guideby J. Reese Voshell, Jr., illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright QuickGuide will be useful to teachers, students, naturalists, water quality monitors, landowners, aquatic
resource managers, youth groups, and others interested in, or responsible for, studying, monitoring, or managing freshwater
resources. QuickGuide is a modestly reorganized version of information contained in J. Reese Voshell's A Guide to Common
Freshwater Invertebrates of North America. The great advantage of the stand-alone version of QuickGuide is that it is
easier to use in the larger format than is the guide in the book, and it can be used in the field or laboratory with
minimal risk of damage by water or mud.
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FLASH CARDS OF COMMON FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA
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| #BK-FC1: | Set 1 - Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America | $39.95 |
FLASH CARDS OF COMMON FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA
SET TWO--Families of Mollusks, Stoneflies, Mayflies, and Caddisflies
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by J. Reese Voshell, Jr., illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright
4"x 6", two-sided waterproof flash cards, 32 cards per set. Also included is a booklet containing a glossary
of terms, taxonomic classifications, diagrams of body parts, along with suggestions for using the cards.
SET TWO and SET THREE treat the taxa at the family level and thereby provide more detail which, in turn, affords the opportunity to
better understand the biological diversity of freshwater systems and the changes in environmental health brought on by human activities.
These sets would be most useful for teaching principles of biology and ecology at advanced high school and college levels, for training
instructors who would be conducting interpretation or outreach activities, and for biomonitoring carried out by experienced citizen volunteers,
agency personnel, or professional scientists.
Viviparid snails; Pleurocerid snails; Ancylid snails; Planorbid snails; Lymnaeid snails; Physid snails; Mussels; Fingernail or pea clams;
Asian clam; Zebra mussel; Roachlike stoneflies; Giant stoneflies; Common stoneflies; Perlodid stoneflies; Winter stoneflies; Common burrower
mayflies; Small squaregill mayflies; Spiny crawler mayflies; Flatheaded mayflies; Pronggilled mayflies; Small minnow mayflies; Micro caddisflies;
Saddlecase maker caddisflies; Giant case maker caddisflies; Common netspinner caddisflies; Fingernet caddisflies; Trumpet net, tubemaker
caddisflies; Freeliving caddisflies; Longhorned case maker caddisflies; Northern case maker caddisflies.
| #BK-FC2: | Set 2 - Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America | $39.95 |
FLASH CARDS OF COMMON FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA
SET THREE--Families of Other Insects
Click here to see sample flashcard
by J. Reese Voshell, Jr., illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright
4"x 6", two-sided waterproof flash cards, 32 cards per set. Also included is a booklet containing a glossary
of terms, taxonomic classifications, diagrams of body parts, along with suggestions for using the cards.
SET TWO and SET THREE treat the taxa at the family level and thereby provide more detail which, in turn, affords the opportunity to
better understand the biological diversity of freshwater systems and the changes in environmental health brought on by human activities.
These sets would be most useful for teaching principles of biology and ecology at advanced high school and college levels, for training
instructors who would be conducting interpretation or outreach activities, and for biomonitoring carried out by experienced citizen volunteers,
agency personnel, or professional scientists.
Water boatmen; Backswimmers; Water scorpions; Giant water bugs; Water striders; Crawling water beetles (adult); Whirligig beetles (adult); Riffle beetles (adult); Predaceous diving beetles (adult); Water scavenger beetles (adult); Broadwinged damselflies; Spreadwinged damselflies; Narrowwinged damselfies; Clubtail dragonflies; Darner dragonflies; Skimmer dragonflies; Dobsonflies, fishflies, hellgrammites; Alderflies; Water pennies (larva); Riffle beetles (larva); Predaceous diving beetles (larva); Phantom crane flies; Mosquitoes; Black flies; Non-biting midges; Biting midges, no-see-ums, punkies; Crane flies; Horse flies, deer flies; Aquatic snipe flies; Shore flies, brine flies.
| #BK-FC3: | Set 3 - Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America | $39.95 |
A LABORATORY MANUAL FOR MARINE SCIENCE STUDIES:
LaMotte Company
Provides information on sampling procedures and water quality analysis in salt
water environments. Includes test procedures and description of reagents and labware. 32 pages.
Softcover.
| #1587: | A Laboratory Manual For Marine Science Studies | $6.50 |
A STUDY OF WATER QUALITY:
Dr. Charles E. Renn
An in-depth examination of the life-cycle of water, from its natural occurrence to its
treatment for domestic and industrial usage. Emphasis is provided on such water quality problems as
scaling, corrosiveness, taste, and turbidity. 46 pages.
Softcover.
| #1532: | A Study Of Water Quality | $6.50 |
AQUACULTURE DESK REFERENCE:
R. LeRoy Creswell, 1993
A complete, water-resistant, soft cover reference guide for the aquaculturist.
Includes many conversion and formula tables, medication doses, feed contents and recipes, fish
shipping densities and oxygen absorption charts, etc. Very useful and complete. 222 pages.
Softcover.
| #BK-ADR: | Aquaculture Desk Reference | $76.00 |
BETTER TROUT HABITAT: A GUIDE TO STREAM RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT
Hunter, Christopher J., 1995
This book provides an overview of trout habitat characteristics and methods of habitat
improvement. It provided details about the need for habitat characteristics like bank cover, in-stream
debris, and sinuous stream channels. Explains the physical, chemical, and biological needs of trout,
and shows how climate, geology, vegetation, and flowing water all help to create trout habitat.
Tables, photos, figures. 320 pages.
Softcover.
| #BK-BTH: | Better Trout Habitat: A Guide to Stream Restoration and Management | $45.00 |
COASTAL FISHES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST:
Andy Lamb, 1986
Each fish is identified by its common name, and is illustrated with a full-colour photograph
and labeled sketch. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location
hints for divers, beachcombers, and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets.
The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat,
physical characteristics and behavior - everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!
224 pages, Paperback.
| #BK-CFPN: | Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest | $23.75 |
FIELD IDENTIFICATION OF COASTAL JUVENILE SALMONIDS:
W.R. Pollard & G.F. Hartman & C. Groot & Phil Edgell, illustrated by C. Groot, photos by Phil Edgell
Correctly identifying young salmonids improves the accuracy of resource management information,
leading to a fuller knowledge of the distribution and status of fish stocks. Until now, identifying coastal salmonids
during their fry to smolt life stages in freshwater and saltwater estuaries of the Pacific Northwest has been difficult
due to the lack of comprehensive, practical information. This guide was written and compiled by top fisheries biologists
from government and industry who wanted to make available a simple, easy-to-use system for identifying 10 of the most
common species of juvenile salmon, trout and char in the field.
The guide uses high-quality photos, colour illustrations and detailed drawings to show distinguishing physical
features for each species. A fish viewing bag provided with the guide helps identify most fish in the field, and
an easy-to-follow chart facilitates identification of the three major groupings and individual species. Habitat use
information and maps help to determine where and when various species may be found for sampling.
| #BK-FICJS: | Field Identification of Coastal Juvenile Salmonids | $14.80 |
FISH HATCHERY MANAGEMENT:
US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1992
This is a must-have book, covering a wide variety of subjects, from setting up a hatchery
through feeding, hatchery operation, fish health, water quality and transportation. Many useful charts.
US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1992. Softcover, 515 pages.
| #BK-FHM: | Fish Hatchery Management | $139.00 |
INVESTIGATING WATER PROBLEMS:
Dr. Charles E. Renn
Provides a comprehensive description of
twenty-five water quality test factors, including analytical procedures for their
measurement and the interpretation of test results. Also includes illustrations and a valuable glossary. 72 pages. Softcover.
| #1589: | Investigating Water Problems | $6.50 |
PETERSEN FIELD GUIDE - FRESHWATER FISHES:
Lawrence M. Page, 1997
The first comprehensive field guide to freshwater fishes - covers all 790 species known in the United States
and Canada. More than 700 illustrations, most in color, show identifying marks. Also includes 377 distribution
maps and additional drawings of key details.
1997, Trade Paperback, 448 Pages
| #BK-PFGFWF: | Petersen Field Guide: Freshwater Fishes | $24.50 |
PETERSEN FIELD GUIDE - ATLANTIC COAST FISHES (NORTH AMERICA):
Ray, Robinson & Douglass, 1999
The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths,
bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System
for quick, accurate field identification.
1999, Trade Paperback, 368 Pages
| #BK-PFGACF: | Petersen Field Guide: Atlantic Coast Fishes | $24.95 |
A HANDBOOK FOR STREAM ENHANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP:
The Izaak Walton League of America
A Handbook For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship from the Izaak Walton League of America is an excellent study
of conservationist activities in dynamically aiding the restoration, enhancement, and environmental maintenance
of rivers and streams. Deftlyproviding readers with a conceptual grasp of the "stewardship" responsibilities of
various groups, organizations, individuals, companies, communities, and government planning agencies, A Handbook
For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship informatively presents a ideas and expertise with which to actively make a
difference in maintaining and enhancing rivers and streams for purposes of the flora and fauna dependent upon them, as
well as the critically important role of the stream with respect to watershed dynamics. A core addition to personal, professional, environmental activists, academic, and community
library Environmental Studies reference collections, A Handbook For Stream Enhancement And Stewardship is very
strongly recommended as an expert informational resource for environmental and waterway restoration and conservation.
2006, Paperback, 188 Pages
| #BK-HSES: | A Handbook for Stream Enhancement and Stewardship | $48.00 |
FISHERIES ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT:
Carl J. Walters, Steven J. D. Martell
Quantitative modeling methods have become a central tool in the management of harvested fish populations. This book examines how these modeling methods work, why they sometimes fail, and how they might be improved by incorporating larger ecological interactions. Fisheries Ecology and Management provides a broad introduction to the concepts and quantitative models needed to successfully manage fisheries.
Walters and Martell develop models that account for key ecological dynamics such as trophic interactions, food webs, multi-species dynamics, risk-avoidance behavior, habitat selection and density-dependence. They treat fisheries policy development as a two-stage process, first identifying strategies for varying harvest in relation to changes in abundance, then finding ways to implement such strategies in terms of monitoring and regulatory procedures. This book provides a general framework for developing assessment models in terms of state-observation dynamics hypotheses, and points out that most fisheries assessment failures have been due to inappropriate observation model hypotheses rather than faulty models for ecological dynamics.
Intended as a text in upper division and graduate classes on fisheries assessment and management, this useful guide will also be widely read by ecologists and fisheries scientists.
2004, Paperback, 448 Pages
| #BK-FEAM: | Fisheries Ecology and Management | $64.00 |
SUSTAINABLE FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE:
Nick Romanowsk
A complete, accessible and affordable guide to freshwater aquaculture, emphasising
sustainable use of all resources: whether it be on a small scale in a backyard pond, or in commercial
production on broad acres. The book includes detailed information from design and construction of ponds
to water quality, enhancing production through aeration, filtration and water treatment wetlands, foods
and feeding, breeding and propagating aquatic animals and plants, sources of stock and polyculture
(mixing fish, crustaceans, other animals, and plants for greater yields).
2007, Paperback, 184 Pages
| #BK-SFA: | Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture | $29.00 |
AQUACULTURE: PPRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES:
T. V. R. Pillay, M. N. Kutty, 2005
Covering all aspects of subsistence and commercial aquaculture as practiced across the globe, this
fully revised new edition from two leading world authorities in the field is set in two parts: principles
and practices, and covers in detail recent developments in:
• History and planning
• Nutrition
• Reproduction and genetic selection
• Production statistics and economics
• Integrated aquaculture
• Sustainability and environmental effects (new chapter)
All cultured species groups are addressed, from freshwater and marine fish to shellfish and seaweeds.
Essential new facts and data have been included throughout.
This comprehensive work is an essential purchase for all those studying aquaculture and is a valuable source
of reference for all personnel involved in the aquaculture industry; including those working in fish farms,
research institutions, teaching posts in universities and commercial establishments such as aquaculture equipment
and feed supply companies. Libraries in all universities and research establishments will find this book an
important addition to their shelves.
2005, Hardcover, 640 Pages.
| #BK-AQUAPRIN: | Aquaculture: Principles and Practices | $109.00 |
AQUACULTURE ENGINEERING:
Odd-Ivar Lekang, 2007
Aquaculture engineering is a key area for all aquatic production facilities and this comprehensive book covers
all aspects of aquaculture engineering with chapters covering water transport and teatment, production units
(e.g. tanks and cages), feeding systems, fish transport and grading, egg handling, instrumentation and monitoring,
slaughtering, cleaning and waste handling, construction and design, planning and quality control.
2007, Hardcover, 352 Pages
| #BK-AQUAENG: | Aquaculture Engineering | $199.00 |
LAKE, RIVER AND SEA-RUN FISHES OF CANADA:
Frederick H. Wooding, 1997
The only popular guide to freshwater fishing in all parts of Canada, Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada is a must for anglers, naturalists and anyone who loves fine nature writing. Whether you want to find out how the Dolly Varden trout got its odd name, sort out the salmonids' tangled family relations, or identify some queer-looking item you've never hooked before, this book will prove indispensable.
The only complete guide to freshwater game fishes in all parts of Canada, this book is a must for naturalists, anglers and everyone else who wants to learn more about Canada's wildlife, it includes detailed descriptions and 36 full-colour illustrations as well as 14 beautiful and precise line drawings.
All of the main fish families are represented in Canadian waters, and new species are still being discovered. Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada offers biology, angling tips and notes on the curiosities of all the best-known game fishes, and fishing lore from high mountain lakes, prairie rivers, the Great Lakes, the Arctic coastline and ocean tidepools.
Loaded with practical as well as scientific information and pleasantly laced with history and lore, the book
This revised edition includes a foreword by the eminent fish scientist Professor Joseph Nelson and an updated
essay on endangered species by Dr. R.R. Campbell.
1997, Softcover, 304 Pages.
| #BK-LRSRFC: | Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada | $24.95 |
LIMNOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FRESH WATER ENVIRONMENT:
William H. Amos
A concise resource on the biological, chemical, and physical processes of ponds,
lakes, streams, and rivers. Topics include stream dynamics, plant zonation, the succession of ponds,
the energy cycle of ponds, etc. 40 pages. Softcover.
| #1593: | Limnology: An Introduction to the Fresh Water Environment | $6.50 |
OUR ENVIRONMENT BATTLES WATER POLLUTION:
Dr. Charles E. Renn
A lively text that follows the journey of a theoretical river from
its origin as a mountain brook to its discharge into a marine estuary. Includes the chemical
and biological changes that occur as the stream reacts to impurities from natural and industrial
sources. 32 pages. Softcover.
| #1592: | Our Environment Battles Water Pollution | $6.50 |
PACIFIC REEF & SHORE:
Rick M. Harbo, 2003
This is the 21st century successor to Harbo's 1980 bestseller Tidepool and Reef,
with more species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant new full-colour photographs
of the 300 most common plants and animals of the intertidal zone. Arranged for quick identification with
colour-coded sections, this ingenious guide has written descriptions of each organism, with size, habitat
and interesting facts conveniently placed next to its photo. 80 pages, Paperback
| #BK-PRS: | Pacific Reef and Shore | $9.25 |
PLANKTON CULTURE MANUAL:
F. Hoff and T.W. Snell, 1989
An excellent book on culturing microalgae, rotifers, ciliates, artemia and daphnia.
126 pages. Paperback.
| #WQB32: | Plankton Culture Manual | $49.95 |
POCKET REFERENCE:
Thomas J. Glover, reprint 2002, 3rd edition.
A valuable pocket-sized reference book which covers Air & Gases, Computers,
Electronics, General information, Geology, Hardware, Math, Money, Steel and Metals, Surveying and Mapping,
Weights and measures and much more. A must for everybody. 480 pages, Softcover.
| #POCREF: | Pocket Reference | $17.95 |
THE FIELD MANUAL FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING:
(12th edition) by Mark Mitchell and William Stapp
This serves as the standard text for school-based water quality monitoring programs
in schools around the world. The manual details nine water quality tests: dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform,
pH, total solids, total phosphorous, nitrates, turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand, and temperature.
The manual also includes chapters on heavy metals testing, land use practices, and computer networking.
The current edition specifically features LaMotte water quality test kits. Softcover.
| #3-1508: | The Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring | $62.00 |
THE MONITOR'S HANDBOOK:
LaMotte Company
A valuable reference guide for both beginners and veterans of water quality
analysis in natural aquatic systems. Provides a comprehensive overview of monitoring streams,
lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Includes physical, biological, and chemical factors of water quality
and analytical procedures for their measurement. The basics of waterway surveys, program planning,
data analysis and reporting are also described. 71 pages. Softcover.
| #1507: | The Monitor's Handbook | $14.95 |
THE LAMOTTE SOIL HANDBOOK:
LaMotte Company
A manual for "growers" and soil investigators! Provides information on
major and minor nutrients, trace elements, soil pH, organic matter, and soil texture.
Also includes lime and fertilizer recommendations for a variety of crops and plants. 60 pages. Softcover.
| #1504: | The LaMotte Soil Handbook | $6.50 |
TURBIDITY, ITS MEANING AND MEASUREMENT HANDBOOK:
Dr. Charles E Renn
The cause of water turbidity and methods of turbidity measurement,
including the secchi disc, the Jackson Candle method, and the electronic nephelometer. 20 pages. Softcover.
| #1643: | Turbidity Handbook | $7.45 |