vernal pool ecology

This immersive introduction to a vernal pool?--?an ever-changing puddle habitat?--?encourages young naturalists and future water stewards to listen, watch and witness the seasonal changes of this "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" wetland wonder and its inhabitants.

When his family moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Massachusetts, fifth-grader Ben has a hard time leaving the desert he loves, but when he finds a kindred spirit in his science teacher and ends up trying to help her with some of her problems, he finally begins to feel at home.

A close-up look at ponds formed by melting snow and spring rains and at the varied life that exists in them.

When his family moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Massachusetts, fifth-grader Ben has a hard time leaving the desert he loves, but when he finds a kindred spirit in his science teacher and ends up trying to help her with some of her problems, he finally begins to feel at home.

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the frogs, salamanders, and other animals that live in a vernal pool.

A boy and his parents go out into the rainy spring night to help salamanders cross a busy road on their annual migration to the vernal pools in which they breed. Includes glossary and facts about the life cycle of the salamander.