This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the Living Fossil. Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeons habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeons color, size, and shape. The fishs anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fishs skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeons 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.