Pond and Brook: A Guide to Nature in Freshwater Environments

by Michael J. Caduto, Donella H. Meadows (Foreword by), Joan Thomson (Illustrator)

Overview

Designed specifically for the amateur naturalist and filled with hands-on projects and activities, Pond and Brook introduces the readers to the intriguing world of freshwater life. Michael Caduto’s keen eye investigates all common freshwater environments, from wetlands and deep lakes to streams and vernal ponds. An important feature of the book is its holistic approach to both living and non-living components of freshwater environments, and how they fit together to weave an ecological whole. Readers will learn the unique properties of water, the basic principles vital to understanding aquatic life, and the origin of freshwater habitats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684580910
Publisher:	University Press of New England
Publication date:	06/04/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

MICHAEL J. CADUTO is an author, naturalist, and educator, and the founder of P.E.A.C.E.® (Programs for Environmental Awareness and Cultural Exchange). He is an associate of the Atlantic Center for the Environment and a consultant with the Vermont Department of Education. His work has been featured on National Public Radio and BBC programs. He has written twelve books, including the best-selling Keepers of the Earth.

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Part One. A World of Water 1. The Ways and Forms of Fresh Water Glaciers: Water as Sculptor Chemical and Physical Properties: The Minute Mysteries of Water The Water Cycle Surface Runoff Ground Water Additional Reading Notes 2. Freshwater Ecology: A Home and Its Inhabitants Basic Ecological Understandings Conditions for Life in Fresh Water Freshwater Ecology and Human Influence Interactions and Adaptations Additional Reading Notes Part Two. The Study of Still Water Environments Lentic Ecology 3. The Pond What is a Pond? The Origins of Ponds The Pond: A Fickle Home Classification of Living Things Decomposers of the Pond Pond Plants: Algae Pond Plants: Macrophytes Ecological Succession Major Groups of Pond Animals Pond Animals: Descriptions by Habitat The Pond Through the Seasons Explorations and Activities Additional Reading Notes 4. Looking at Lakes From Pond to Lake Lake Origins The Lake Environment Lake Plants Animals of the Lakeshore and Bottom Animals of the Open Water Explorations and Activities Additional Reading Part Three. The Flowing Waters Lotic Ecology 5. From Source to Sea The Flowing Water: A Complex Home Microhabitats Life in the Flowing Waters Springs Stream Life Life in the River The Estuary Explorations and Activities Notes Part Four. A Look at Wetland Environments 6. Between the Land and Deep Water: Wetlands What Are Wetlands? The Origin of Inland Wetlands From Marsh to Forest: Wetland Types The Values of Wetlands The Management of Wetlands: Yesterday and Today Explorations and Activities Additional Reading Notes Afterword Appendix A: Plant and Animal Adaptations for Aquatic Life Apendix B: List of Common and Latin Names of Organisms Appearing in This Book Glossary Index

What People are Saying About This

William A. Niering

“An indispensable field guide to our nation’s liquid assets.”

Editorial Reviews

A reprint of a 1985 Prentice Hall book unusual in its scope and holistic approach. The author writes of the unique properties of water, the basic principles vital to understanding aquatic life, and the origin of freshwater habitats, and presents projects and activities for the amateur naturalist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Weaves a tapestry of understanding from threads of facts, personal experience, poetry, illustrations, and anecdotes . . . coupled with an engaging writing style. It’s all there: good cause, worthwhile outcome, solid learning, and some gentle fun”.—Natural Science for Youth Foundation

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