"It's time for the annual pond sports fair! Dewdrop the axolotl can't wait to cheer on his friends. But as the big day gets closer and his friends get nervous, will he be able to remind them that doing their best in the most important part?"--Back cover.
Photographs and simple text introduce infant animals that live on lakes and ponds, including capybaras, mallard ducks, hippos, frogs, turtles, swans, otters, and herons.
Five vignettes, from dawn to midnight, present the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition in and around a typical North American pond, featuring such animals as a pickerel frog, water snake, and opossum.
"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.
"Through fun facts and engaging content, readers explore the plants and animals living in lakes and ponds, from fish darting about to dragonfly nymphs gestating in the shallows to algae and aquatic plants converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Discover fun facts about the duckweed, water lilies, and cattails growing in and around the waters of lakes and ponds. It's a busy place!"--Provided by publisher.