pond ecology

Presents information about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water.

"What is a pond? Learn about ponds and what kinds of plants and animals live there"--.

"In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered"--Provided by publisher.

"What is a pond? Learn about ponds and what kinds of plants and animals live there"--Provided by publisher.

"Even the smallest pond is teeming with plant and animal life. Ponds are . . . food sources for . . . many animals, including miniscule minnows and big bass. Ducks and spiders live hidden in the grasses surrounding ponds, while crayfish swim pond waters in search of a tadpole snack. This . . . volume gives readers an understanding of parts of the intricate ecosystem of a pond"--Provided by publisher.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at a pond food chain, from duckweed plants to a bird called a heron"--Provided by publisher.

"From ice skating to tadpoles and migrating birds, life in the pond changes from season to season. Discover how fish stay warm in winter. Learn why butterflies fly away in fall. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the pond"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the plants and animals that are connected in pond food chains and how these chains form a pond food web.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at a pond food chain, from duckweed plants to a bird called a heron"--Provided by publisher.

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in freshwater throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.