There are many interesting facts about the lifestyles of the insects, amphibians, and other animals that live there. Dewey also slips in pieces of information about the properties of water and the process of photosynthesis. Her use of language to describe life in a pond makes this book great to read aloud. Downer, Ann. 1992. A Guide to the Ecology of Temporary Ponds.
Kids Can Press.
A great resource, with simple experiments and projects. Save Our Wetlands. Holling, Holling Clancy. Minn of the Mississippi. This is the story of a turtle who hatches at the source of the Mississippi River and travels to the Gulf of Mexico.