What are lakes and ponds? -- The water cycle -- Life in the water -- Freshwater creatures -- Freshwater fish -- Amphibians -- Life cycles -- Water birds -- More about ducks -- Mammals and reptiles -- Growing by the water -- A pond food web -- Protecting lakes and ponds.
Summary:
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 fun 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. Featuring full-color photographs and detailed illustrations, the fresh and fun look of this volume is sure to captivate readers while encouraging them to stay curious about the natural world. Provided by publisher.
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