World Fishing (Weigl/AV2)

Coauthored by Jonathan Bocknek and Charles Piddock, this nonfiction volume offers an overview of the global fishing industry, tracing its development from early maritime practices to today's commercial fleets. It examines pressing issues facing marine resources such as overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution and discusses the regulatory and technological responses shaping the trade's future. Aimed at middle graders, the clear, factual narrative balances historical context with current challenges, providing readers with a solid foundation in world fishing.