As part of a series which introduces younger children to aspects of everyday food, this is an illustrated introduction to fish and their place in our lives. It explains the different types of fish eaten by people all over the world - including sea fish, shellfish and freshwater fish - and how they are caught. The author tells how the catch is landed and processed before it begins its journey to the shops. She also considers fish farming and the problems of overfishing and pollution. The nutritional aspects of fish are discussed and there is a section on the history of fishing and beliefs associated with fish together with techniques of preservation. The book concludes with three recipes which have step-by-step illustrations. The author has written "Meat" in the same series.
- ISBN10 1852102551
- ISBN13 9781852102555
- Publish Date 31 March 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English