"Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface. Turtles and fish zip along under the water. Beavers, herons, and others make themselves at home by the pond's edge. Discover how these animals survive and thrive in freshwater pond biomes around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Presents a short study of fresh waters, covering where they are located, plants and wildlife, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Illustrations and text describe five freshwater environments located in countries throughout the world that serve as homes to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Presents an introduction to the underwater world, exploring rivers, ponds, and the seashore; and includes simple experiments designed to help young scientists learn about these natural areas.
"Explores the causes of the freshwater crisis and ways students can participate in being more mindful of water availability and their own personal water use"--Publisher.
Readers are shown evidence of animal adaptation and the complexity of the food chain in this book, and the major impact one unchecked species can have on human life and the environment.
