stream ecology

As they spend the day helping to clean up Otter Creek, two friends learn about the different animals that live there.

Describes the physical geography, biology, ecology, history, uses, and management of lake and river biomes; looks at the unique properties of freshwater, lakes, and rivers; features portraits of specific lakes and rivers around the world; and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Explores how and why people have made their homes in river regions throughout history and around the world.

Describes the course of the largest river in North America, the Mississippi and the connections between the plant and animal species that live in and around it.

Presents an overview of rivers, how they are formed, their uses, and some of the forces threatening rivers today.

Photographs and simple text describe the Earth's rivers and lakes, their wildlife and plants, and how humans use them.

Contains basic information on rivers, in simple text and illustrations, including how rivers are made, how rivers change, and what their habitats and ecosystems are like. Includes a list of related reading sites, a glossary, and an index.

Introduces birds, fish, and other animals which live in or near ponds and streams.

A photo essay 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, on its surface, or under the mud.

Investigates the plant and animal life found in ponds and streams and suggests related experiments and activities.