Pond & River (Eyewitness) - Softcover

DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751364789 ISBN 13: 9780751364781

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2003

Synopsis

See tiny molluscs firmly grasping a stone or find out how quickly a water snail grows by studying the water rings on its shell.

From beneath the surface of the water to the surrounding plant and animal life, this is a fascinating guide to the natural world of the pond and river.

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Review:

How do you tell the difference between toad spawn and frogspawn? What do bream eat? If you've ever wondered what exactly goes on in and around rivers and ponds, this book is for you. Beginning with a seasonal romp through a typical pond, author Steve Barker reveals when various plants bloom, how snails breed and what becomes of aquatic creatures under ice. He then opens your eyes to a startling world of fish, waterfowl and water birds, plus waterside mammals like mink, shrews and otters. See how trout develop, observe bittern, heron and kingfisher skulls, and get a close-up view of a beaver's scaly tail. Learn how amphibians, reptiles, plants, insects and other pond creatures live and breed in fresh water habitats. A fine introduction to a fascinating ecosystem.

Synopsis:

In this text, see tiny molluscs grasping a stone, or find out how quickly a water snail grows by counting the water rings on its shell. From beneath the surface of the water to the surrounding plant and animal life, this is a guide to the natural world of the pond and river.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0751364789
• ISBN 13: 9780751364781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72