Description: This book invites you to explore the hidden world of ponds and streams, revealing the intricate web of life that thrives in these watery environments. The author guides you through the fascinating array of plants and animals that call these habitats home, from microscopic algae and protozoans to larger creatures like frogs, turtles, and dragonflies. You will learn how to identify these diverse species, understand their adaptations to their aquatic environment, and discover the delicate balance that exists within these ecosystems. The book also provides practical advice on collecting and preserving specimens, allowing you to create your own mini-aquariums and observe the life cycles of aquatic insects firsthand. The author's engaging prose and detailed illustrations transport you to the banks of a peaceful pond or the rushing waters of a lively stream, offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant world that exists just beneath the surface. This book is a timeless exploration of a world that continues to fascinate and inspire. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 519
Type: textbook
Book Title: Field Book of Ponds and Streams : an Introduction to the Life of Fresh Water (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 24.4 Oz
Author: Ann Haven Morgan
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
