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Holiday Pond

Holiday Pond

Hardcover

AnimalsScience & Nature

ISBN10: 102571525X
ISBN13: 9781025715254
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Holiday Pond is an engaging exploration of the vibrant ecosystem found within and around a freshwater pond. Written by the pioneering entomologist Edith M. Patch, this classic work of nature study invites readers to observe the fascinating lives of the creatures that call the pond home. Through detailed yet accessible prose, the book chronicles the life cycles and behaviors of diverse inhabitants, including frogs, turtles, insects, and various aquatic plants.

The narrative captures the changing seasons at the pond, offering insights into how animals adapt to their environment and interact with one another. Holiday Pond serves as both an educational resource and an invitation to outdoor discovery, emphasizing the importance of patience and careful observation in understanding the natural world. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to spark curiosity about biology and ecology in readers of all ages. By focusing on the intricate details of small lives-from the transformation of tadpoles to the industrious habits of water beetles-the work remains a foundational text in children's nature literature, celebrating the beauty and complexity of local wildlife habitats.

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