Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

Harry plots revenge against Sidney, the class tattletale, when Miss Mackle's second graders go on a field trip to the pond.

Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.

Accompanying the Cat in the Hat to the local pond, Sally and Dick discover how the pond is teeming with life from algae and fish to waterfowl and frogs at various stages of development.

Describes a variety of pond animals, including the mayfly, red-winged blackbird, and painted turtle.

A group of children set out on a summer morning to catch a frog and along the way they observe a muskrat, minnows, and a fish as well.

Observes how a glacial pond and the abundance of plants and animals that draw life from it change over the course of a year.

Contains fourteen poems which celebrate animal life in and around a pond in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

"It's time for the annual pond sports fair. Dewdrop the axolotl can't wait to cheer on his friends. But as the big day gets closer and his friends get nervous, will he be able to remind them that doing their best is the most important part?"--Provided by publisher.

Examines some of the different animal babies at the pond, such as a duck, a turtle, and a loon. Includes note to parents on what to do at a pond.