stream animals

A storm is coming, and Heron, Frog, and Otter all know what to do. Unfortunately, Turtle-Turtle is too new to know, so when the storm comes, Turtle-Turtle is washed out into the river. At first, he is in trouble, but he soon discovers he can breathe and open his eyes underwater. With the help of his friends, Turtle-Turtle is able to swim to higher ground.

Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out--river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this important conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success story and advice for young readers on how they can help protect animals for extinction. Colorful maps, charts, and sidebars help make this book a well-rounded learning experience.

"Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne's beautiful Yarra River, from its source to its mouth and from its prehistory to the present day"--OCLC.

"Little ones will love discovering who's hiding under the flaps in this book full of adorable animals and fun nature facts!"--Page 4 of cover.

Photographs and simple text describe animals that live in streams and rivers.

"Earth's rivers are a home to many creatures that are at risk of dying out--river dolphins, giant otters, birds, fish, and more. These river animals are threatened by global warming and the actions of people. In this important conservation title, readers will learn about river animals on the spectrum of threatened species and see vibrant photos of those animals in the wild. Also included is the story of an extinct river animal, as well as a success story and advice for young readers on how they can help protect animals for extinction. Colorful maps, charts, and sidebars help make this book a well-rounded learning experience"--Provided by publisher.

Contains an introduction to animals that live in or near a river, describing their habitat, life cycle, and behavior. Presented in English and Spanish.

Provides an overview of the different types of baby animals that can be found in river habitats.

Photographs and simple text describe what different types of river animals eat and how each animal fits into the river's food chain.

"Explains what rivers and streams are, describes the characteristics of these diverse and widespread environments, and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats"--Provided by publisher.