Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Children's Oceanography Books, Animal Books for Kids)
Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Children's Oceanography Books, Animal Books for Kids)
Biographical Note: Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times and shows his art at various galleries nationwide. He currently lives...
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Biographical Note: Review Quotes: "Conveys the sights and sounds and motions of a peaceful day spent enjoying and observing nature."- The Horn Book Magazine Review Quotes: "A contemplative journey through an ecosystem."-- USA Today Review Quotes: «"A magical artistic and informational world that readers will delight in visiting again and again."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review Review Quotes: "Dazzling."- Publishers Weekly, starred review Review Quotes: "Playful and lovely to read aloud... even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here."- School Library Journal Review Quotes: Time Magazine Best Books of the Year Review Quotes: Read On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019 Publisher Marketing: A secret underwater world brought to life: This gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt is an excellent addition to any emerging reader's collection. In Over and Under the Pond, 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 water is a hidden world of creatures--minnows darting, beavers diving, and tadpoles growing. These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered over and under the pond in this sweet children's book from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Stunning illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, near, and around the mountain pond enriches the reading experience. INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a beautiful underwater ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural wonders they discover. A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS & REVIEWERS: "Playful and lovely to read aloud. Even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here."-- School Library Journal; "A contemplative journey through an ecosystem."-- USA Today Perfect for:
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Author: Messner, Kate
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2017-03-07
BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction|Science & Nature|Environmental Science & Ecosystems|Juvenile Nonfiction|Animals|Marine Life|Juvenile Nonfiction|Science & Nature|Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Subjects: Ponds|Pond ecology
Weight: 1.0 lbs
ISBN: 9781452145426
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781452145426