ponds

"In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered"--Provided by publisher.

When Kenny and Nicky spot a glint of gold in the murky waters of Bacon Pond, they can't leave it alone. It means money, and money helps patch things up when you haven't got any. But sometimes it's better not to look too deep. Not when there are local gangsters involved, and tough questions about your own family's past. But Nicky can't help looking back. He knows it's a bad idea, and it could ruin everything. Can he save himself and his family, or will the secrets of the lake take them all down?.

"When small-town athlete Avery's morning run leads her to a strange pond in the middle of the forest, she awakens a horror the townspeople of Crook's Falls have long forgotten. The black water has been waiting. Watching. Hungry for the souls it needs to survive. Avery can smell the water, see it flooding everywhere; she thinks she's losing her mind. And as the black water haunts Avery--taking a new form each time--people in town begin to go missing. Though Avery had heard whispers of monsters from her Kanien'k?ha:ka (Mohawk) relatives, she has never really connected to her Indigenous culture or understood the stories. But the Elders she has distanced herself from now may have the answers she needs. When Key, her best friend and longtime crush, is the next to disappear, Avery is faced with a choice: listen to the Kanien'k?ha:ka and save the town but lose her friend forever . . . or listen to her heart and risk everything to get Key back"--Dust jacket.

When an older couple tells Naomi and the rest of the club about a mean snake at a nearby pond, Naomi dismisses their concerns. After all, a pond is a natural place, and snakes aren't mean, they're just snakes. But the reports of an aggressive snake keep coming. The club decides to investigate, and it's up to them to solve the mystery of the "mean" snake before someone gets hurt.

Colorful illustrations depict different animals, fish, and birds that can be found in a pond.

"There are many bodies of water to explore in the great outdoors, and lakes and ponds are some of the most common. Readers discover the depths of these watery worlds with the help of informative main text and . . . fact boxes. Activities are included in sidebars designed to appeal to curious nature lovers, and a quiz at the end allows readers to independently evaluate what they've learned about these ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.

During their late-night swim in the pond, the ducklings think they see a shark. With carefully leveled text, young readers can find out if there really is a shark in the park.

Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many plants and animals live at the pond.

"Early readers will discover how ponds are created, and what you can find in them"--Provided by publisher.

"What is a pond? Learn about ponds and what kinds of plants and animals live there"--Provided by publisher.