
A gentle introduction to the world that thrives at the water’s edge, this book invites young listeners to explore ponds and streams through vivid, easy‑to‑follow narratives. Each short chapter focuses on a single creature or plant, describing its habits, appearance and life‑cycle in language that sparks curiosity without overwhelming the reader.
Accompanied by colorful, faithful illustrations, the text encourages children to become little naturalists, pausing to observe the croaking of frogs waking from winter sleep or the shimmering dance of tadpoles as they grow. The clear, concise style makes the material accessible, while the lively descriptions turn ordinary observations into memorable discoveries, offering a charming guide to the quiet wonders that surround every pond and riverbank.
Language
de
Duration
~59 minutes (56K characters)
Series
Kinderaugen in der Natur, 2.
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Germany: Hermann Gesenius, 1910.
Credits
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (The digitized holdings of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin are available to all interested parties worldwide free of charge for non-commercial use.)
Release date
2022-12-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1840–1929
A gifted popular science writer of the Victorian era, she helped make big ideas about nature and evolution feel clear, lively, and welcoming to general readers. Her books for children and adults alike mixed curiosity, storytelling, and a strong belief that science belonged to everyone.
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