Author: Jennifer Schofield
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753414156
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Features beautiful, heartwarming photographs of animal babies with their parents in freshwater habitats.

Author: Sandra Donovan
Publisher: Steadwell Books
ISBN: 9780739856901
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, adaptations, and life cycle of four animals that live in rivers, lakes, and ponds: the great blue heron, giant water bug, raccoon, and snapping turtle.

Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756673747
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74

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This is an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds, and more offer a unique view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats.

Author: Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623492270
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218

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This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 140534539X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75

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DK Eyewitness Pond & River is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats. Show your child how a trout develops from its egg, a dragonfly nymph changes into a dragonfly and what plants look like under the water. They'll also discover how to spot the difference between toad spawn and frog spawn, how underwater nests are made and which insects can walk on water. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ponds & Rivers. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.clipart.dk.co.uk.

Author: Richard Beatty
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1432941763
Category : Freshwater animals
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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Earth's fresh water--lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds--are teeming with plant and animal life. Find out about this delicately balanced ecosystem.

Author: Jeanne King
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1576901149
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 82

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Author: Daniel Gilpin
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9781846814693
Category : Freshwater animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Frequently reprinted with differing titles and copyright dates.

Author: Carla Mooney
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1936749831
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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From puddles to lakes, streams to rivers, and bogs to swamps, each body of water contains an amazing treasure chest of life. There is an abundance of plant and animal life hiding in every freshwater habitat. But freshwater habitats are also fragile and valuable resources that need to be protected and conserved. Explore Rivers and Ponds! with 25 Great Projects, introduces kids to the fascinating world of freshwater habitats and the creatures they contain. Combining hands-on activities with ecology and science, kids will have fun learning about the freshwater biome, including lakes and ponds, streams and rivers, and wetlands. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it to life, while Words to Know highlighted and defined within the text reinforce new vocabulary. Projects include assembling an ecologist’s field kit, creating a fishless aquarium, pouring casts of animal tracks, and building a watershed replica. Additional materials include a glossary, and a list of current reference works, websites, museums, and science centers.

Author: Bonnie Hinman
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1680200631
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

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Most arches built today contain a single building block at the top that is the most important piece. This special piece can be found in the arches of soaring cathedrals, doorways in temples, and even simple buildings made out of wooden blocks. It is called a keystone, and it holds everything else together. Remove the keystone and the building or doorway is likely to collapse.The same thing is true in nature. Certain species of animals and plants are so important to their ecosystems, that if they disappear, the whole system may collapse. They are called keystone species.Some keystone species are large, like white rhinos, while others are quite small, like honey bees. But size doesn't matter in an ecosystem. All living things rely on other species to survive. A keystone species plays an especially large role that affects many different species in an ecosystem. Some keystone species are at the top of a huge ecosystem like the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, while others may affect a tiny ecosystem in a river or forest. Whether the ecosystem is big or small, the result of a keystone species disappearing or being greatly reduced is the same. Just like one falling domino can cause many others to fall, the loss of a keystone species can lead to the extinction of many other species.Today scientists are focusing more attention on preserving the natural balance in ecosystems. Identifying and protecting keystone species is an important part of their work.