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The Living Pond

Name: The Living Pond
ISBN: 9780749601799

By Nigel Hester

What secrets lurk beneath the pond’s quiet surface—and can children help protect its hidden community?

informative fascinating hands-on nature-focused

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Animals

What is The Living Pond about?

Discover the hidden world of a pond and the remarkable community that lives in and around it. From water plants and insects to frogs, birds and other animals, each creature plays an important part in keeping the habitat healthy. This engaging introduction explains how pond life depends on intricate relationships and changing seasons. It also includes practical conservation activities, such as observing wildlife and building a simple pond, encouraging young readers to explore, protect and appreciate nature close to home.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1990

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