This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the Living Fossil. Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeon s habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeon s color, size, and shape. The fish s anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fish s skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeon s predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. -- Source other than Library of Congress.