Explore the fun of fishing with this guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Kids will cast their line and see what they catch with My Awesome Field Guide to Freshwater Fishing, the complete handbook for aspiring young anglers. Help kids learn all about the fish that live in their local waters--from tiny bluegills to massive northern pikes--and how to reel them in. They'll tackle the basics of North American freshwater fishing and dive into a brand-new hobby! This hands-on entry into fishing books for kids includes: 10 common species--Kids will meet 10 fish that are perfect for their first adventures, with facts and photos to help identify them. Fishing tips and tricks--This book teaches kids the skills they'll need, how to stay safe, and how to release their catch or prepare it to eat. Their own field notebook--Kids can keep track of which fish they caught and where with blank field log pages to record what they find. Kids can identify and catalog all kinds of local fish with this fascinating field guide that has everything they need to get started.