Ocean State Libraries

"Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn."--

Six silent turtles sit still as stones on a log, as energetic movement by the other animals in the pond happens all around them.

Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.

"It's time for the annual pond sports fair. Dewdrop the axolotl can't wait to cheer on his friends. But as the big day gets closer and his friends get nervous, will he be able to remind them that doing their best is the most important part?"--Back cover.

A simple introduction to the baby and adult animals that live in ponds and rivers.

Have you ever wondered what you can find in a pond? Follow the adventures of a wriggly tadpole as it grow up, and you'll find out.

Five vignettes, from dawn to midnight, present the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition in and around a typical North American pond, featuring such animals as a pickerel frog, water snake, and opossum.

A handbook describing and illustrating some of the common animals and plants found in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and marshes.

Explores some of the different animal babies at the pond, such as a duck, a turtle, and a loon. Includes note to parents on what to do at a pond.