Description: Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Item Description Product Description "Playful and lovely to read aloud. Even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here." — School Library Journal A secret underwater world brought to life: 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 water is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, and tadpoles growing. These secrets and many others are waiting to be and under the pond. • An entertaining and educational look at the beauty the ecosystem has to offer. Stunning illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student • Includes a glossary of animals that live in, near, and around the mountain pond to enrich the reading experience • Inspires a love of nature and encourages young minds to explore the world around them A gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Over and Under the Pond is an excellent addition to any emerging readers collection. "A contemplative journey through an ecosystem." — USA Today • Great read-aloud book for families and classrooms • Books for kids ages 5-8 • Early elementary school books • Books for grades 1-2 From School Library Journal K-Gr 4—Messner and Neal have followed up on their proven formula (Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt; Over and Under the Snow), this time focusing on the ecosystem of an Adirondack pond at twilight. While a woman and boy in a canoe are seen at various points admiring the pond, the wildlife and plants are the real characters of this story, beautifully illustrated in mixed media. Neal captures minute details that will have readers easily recognizing specific species. With descriptive verbs and the use of onomatopoeia, Messner's prose is both playful and lovely to read aloud, and the slow close of the day and early night depicted make this an ideal bedtime book. An author's note, an "About the Animals" section, and a list of further reading bump up the age of potential readers, as even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here. VERDICT Librarians can confidently purchase this title for elementary schoolers.—Courtney Lewis, St. Catherine's School, Richmond, VA Review "Conveys the sights and sounds and motions of a peaceful day spent enjoying and observing nature."- The Horn Book Magazine "Dazzling."- Publishers Weekly, starred review "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 «"A magical artistic and informational world that readers will delight in visiting again and again."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review Time Magazine Best Books of the Year Read On Wisconsin! State Reading List 2018-2019 About the Author Kate 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 Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and How to Read a Story. When she's not writing, she loves spending time outside. Kate lives in New York with her family. 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 and works in Brooklyn and teaches at Pratt Institute. Features CHRONICLE Payment We accept payments through PayPal. You may use a major credit card via PayPal. For all “Buy It Now” items, immediate payment is required. Shipping Shipping for this item is free in the 48 continental United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO. After your order has been shipped, you will receive an e-mail with the name of the carrier and the tracking number. Returns We permit returns if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Your return request must be initiated within 30 days of the purchase date. To initiate a return, please contact us through the eBay Message Center. You will receive an RMA number to ensure proper handling of the return. We do not provide refunds for a return WITHOUT an RMA number. You will be refunded in full, minus the shipping and handling expenses incurred at time of purchase.
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Brand: Chronicle Books
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PartNumber: YES29097218
Edition: Illustrated
Book Title: Over and under the Pond : (Environment and Ecology Books for Kids, Nature Books, Children's Oceanography Books, Animal Books for Kids)
Number of Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Animals / General, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
Illustrator: Neal, Christopher Silas, Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 16.6 Oz
Author: Kate Messner
Item Length: 12.4 in
Item Width: 8.4 in
Book Series: Over and under Ser.
Format: Picture Book
