{"product_id":"over-and-under-the-pond-environment-and-ecology-books-for-kids-nature-books-childrens-oceanography-books-animal-books-for-kids","title":"Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Children's Oceanography Books, Animal Books for Kids)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator. He is a regular contributor to the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and shows his art at various galleries nationwide. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn and teaches at Pratt Institute. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate Messner is the award-winning author of more than a dozen other books for young readers, including Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt \n\u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eUp in the Garden and Down in the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Read a Story\u003c\/i\u003e. When she's not writing, she loves spending time outside. Kate lives in New York with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Conveys the sights and sounds and motions of a peaceful day spent enjoying and observing nature.\"- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A contemplative journey through an ecosystem.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t«\"A magical artistic and informational world that readers will delight in visiting again and again.\"-Kirkus Reviews, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dazzling.\"- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Playful and lovely to read aloud... even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here.\"- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime Magazine Best Books of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA secret underwater world brought to life: This\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e gorgeous companion to the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUp in the Garden and Down in the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent addition to any emerging reader's collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \n\u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eENTERTAINING 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS \u0026amp; REVIEWERS: \"Playful and lovely to read aloud. Even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e; \"A contemplative journey through an ecosystem.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A great read-aloud book for home or school \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of books like \u003ci\u003eA Different Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn Egg Is Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBecause of an Acorn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e and others in the Over and Under series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/20\/2017 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2017 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2017 pg. 110 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2017 pg. 48 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Children's Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9781452145426, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Messner, Kate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017-03-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction|Science \u0026amp; Nature|Environmental Science \u0026amp; Ecosystems|Juvenile Nonfiction|Animals|Marine Life|Juvenile Nonfiction|Science \u0026amp; Nature|Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Ponds|Pond ecology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.0 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452145426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781452145426\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52150156067097,"sku":"SP-9781452145426","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781452145426_spiral.png?v=1774290841","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/over-and-under-the-pond-environment-and-ecology-books-for-kids-nature-books-childrens-oceanography-books-animal-books-for-kids","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}