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In this gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal bring to life a secret underwater world. In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles...

Which underwater resident is enjoying the shade beneath a water lily as it hunts newly hatched tadpoles? What tiny water insect is about to become a frog's lunch? Which creature with a spiral-shaped shell is munching on pondweeds deep below the water's surface? And who is about to lay her eggs in the tangled reeds at the edge of the pond? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Packed with facts,...

"A search-and-find book about ponds reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders"--

In the pond by Anna's house, a food chain begins with algae, which is eaten by a mayfly nymph, which is eaten by a beetle, which is eaten by a bullfrog ...

Discusses the lake and pond biomes and how each is affected by the environment and people.

Rivers run, oceans flow. Ever wondered, what's below? Let's explore, take a dive... The underwater world's alive! Opens up to create a free-standing globe, with a magnetic enclosure.