nFrom bubbling spring-fed headwaters to quiet, marshy creeks and tannin-stained northern reaches, Wisconsin is home to 84,000 miles of streams. This guide is the ultimate companion for learning about the animals and plants in Wisconsin streams. A collaborative effort by dozens of biologists and ecologists, Field Guide toWisconsin Streams is accessible to anglers, teachers and students, amateur naturalists, and experienced scientists alike. n More than 1,000 images illustrate the species in this field guide. These images are augmented by detailed ecological and taxonomic notes, descriptions of look-alike species, and distribution maps. The guide identifies: n - more than 130 common plants n - all 120 fishes known to inhabit Wisconsin streams n - 8 crayfishes n - 50 mussels n - 10 amphibians n - 17 reptiles n - 70 families of insects n - other commonly found invertebrates. n n Best Regional General Interest Books, selected by the American Association of School Librarians n n Best Regional General Interest Books, selected by the Public Library Reviewers