"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.