Explores a variety of water plants such as water lily pads, duckweed, mangrove trees, and seaweed. Includes a science lab, color photographs, a picture glossary, and further resources.
Describes the complex communities of animal and plant life found in freshwater and marine ecosystems; presents a visit with a marine biologist, discussing the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay; and includes a hands-on experiment on the effects of pollution on lakes and ponds.
Describes in simple text and illustrations the plants and animals that live in and around ponds and other small bodies of water. Includes instructions for simple experiments.