The woods comes alive with the arrival of spring and the peepers, a type of tree frog, begin their evolutionary cycle.

Explores the levels of life in a pond from the muddy shore to the murky bottom.

Describes the variety of plant and animal life supported by the pond habitat, explaining how these habitats are threatened and how they can be preserved for the future.

Follows a year in the life of the animals and plants occupying a pond environment, showing the life cycles and interactions of the various species.

Introduces various creatures that live in or near a duck pond.

"What is a pond? Learn about ponds and what kinds of plants and animals live there"--

Explains what a food chain is; describes how a pond is home to plants that produce food, animals that eat plants, other animals, or both, and such decomposers as bacteria and fungi; and outlines a pond food web.

Look closely at a pond and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com.

Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.