{"product_id":"still-water-the-wonders-of-ponds-pools-wetlands-and-more-9780802856593","title":"Still Water: The Wonders of Ponds, Pools, Wetlands, and More","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe vital ecosystems of ponds, puddles, swamps, and more in come alive in this gorgeously illustrated exploration of wetlands.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman beings love babbling brooks and rushing rivers--but when we see water that stands still, we've historically called it unsafe, unhealthy, and even useless. Yet still water ecosystems like wetlands are teeming with life--and they're critical to our planet's survival. How? And why? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStill Water\u003c\/i\u003e is a lushly illustrated journey through still water ecosystems, inviting readers to learn about their makeup, their inhabitants, their importance, and their future, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are still water ecosystems misunderstood?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do they actually contribute to the health of our world?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the important differences between wetland environments? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho lives in wetlands, and how do animals like frogs and birds adapt to them for survival?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do places like peat bogs fight climate change?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do invasive species affect the balance of an ecosystem?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do we need to know about the future of ponds and wetlands? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated from Italian by Batchelder Award winner Sylvia Notini, \u003ci\u003eStill Water \u003c\/i\u003eincludes helpful backmatter with a glossary of terms and a link to the creators' bibliography. This browsable nonfiction book is ideal for field trips to natural history museums and local ponds, as well as celebrations of Earth Day, World Wetlands Day, and World Wildlife Day. Part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maciej Michno,Danio Miserocchi,Valentina Gottardi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.50h x 9.10w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802856593\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValentina Gottardi \u003c\/b\u003ehas pursued her dual passions of art and nature since childhood. At Cocai Books, she serves as artistic director and designer for all projects, including this book, \u003ci\u003eWho Hid the Stars?\u003c\/i\u003e (Eerdmans), and \u003ci\u003eThe Tomorrow Tree \u003c\/i\u003e(Phaidon).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanio Miserocchi \u003c\/b\u003eis a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Tomorrow Tree \u003c\/i\u003e(Phaidon) and \u003ci\u003eWho Hid the Stars? \u003c\/i\u003e(Eerdmans). He is an Italian naturalist and teacher who works with museums and community organizations on conservation and biodiversity initiatives. Follow Danio on Instagram @daniomiserocchi. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaciej Michno \u003c\/b\u003eis an editor at Cocai Books, which creates educational, scientifically verified books focused on often-overlooked natural subjects. His previous titles include \u003ci\u003eWho Hid the Stars? \u003c\/i\u003e(Eerdmans)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tomorrow Tree \u003c\/i\u003e(Phaidon)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvia Notini \u003c\/b\u003ehas translated over 200 titles from Italian into English, including \u003ci\u003eWho Hid the Stars? \u003c\/i\u003e(Eerdmans) and \u003ci\u003eSea Wonders \u003c\/i\u003e(Princeton Architectural). Her translation of \u003ci\u003eJust a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e (HarperCollins)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewon the 2023 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, and her translation of \u003ci\u003eChickenology \u003c\/i\u003e(Princeton Architectural) was a finalist for the AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books. Sylvia lives in Castenaso, just outside of Bologna, Italy. 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