"From croaking frogs and quacking ducks to floating lily pads and buzzing dragonflies, ponds are bursting with life ... Photographs and descriptive text help budding young scientists discover the plants and animals that live in these freshwater ecosystems."--Provided by publisher.
A collection of poems that provide a look at some of the animals, insects, and plants that are found in ponds, with accompanying information about each.
Why do frogs and dragonflies lay their eggs in ponds? What do tiny tadpoles and dragonfly nymphs feed on? And what has a mother duck hidden among the tall cattail stems at the edge of the pond? Inside this book, explore a pond ecosystem and discover how all the living things that make it their home depend on each other and their habitat for survival.
Get ready to take a leap into the water in this exciting exploration of pond habitats. Examine different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on its edge, from bass to grass snakes to herons.
Examines the insects that have colonized ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers in North America, describing their diverse forms, modes of life, and impact on the water environment.
