Ponds! A My Incredible World Picture Book for Children

What might be hiding beneath the surface of a quiet pond? Frogs, turtles, dragonflies, fish, and countless other creatures make these small bodies of water surprisingly busy places. Ponds Book for Kids PONDS! takes young readers into the fascinating world of freshwater ponds through beautiful real-life photographs and engaging nonfiction facts. Children will discover how ponds form, why many are shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom, and how even a small pond can become an important habitat filled with plants and animals. Inside you'll discover: How rain, streams, and melting snow help fill ponds Why water lilies, cattails, algae, and other plants are important to pond life How dragonflies and frogs begin their lives underwater Animals that live in or visit ponds, including fish, turtles, ducks, herons, and raccoons How ponds change with the seasons and help support healthy ecosystems From tadpoles swimming through shallow water and turtles basking along the shore to insects skimming across the surface, PONDS! gives curious readers a close-up look at the life found above, below, and around the water. This large 8.25" x 8.25" photo book features beautiful full-color images printed on premium paper, making it a wonderful way for young nature lovers to explore an entire freshwater ecosystem one page at a time.