The Secret Pool by Ridley, Kimberly

The Secret Pool

Often mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many...
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Author: Kimberly Ridley
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Language: English
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The Secret Pool by Ridley, Kimberly

The Secret Pool

$44.78

The Secret Pool

$44.78
Author: Kimberly Ridley
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Often mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many interesting creatures. If you look carefully, you can find them and be amazed! These secret pools form every year when low places on the forest floor fill up with rain and melted snow. They soon become home to hatching wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. Even in late summer and fall, when many vernal pools have shrunk to mud holes, creatures such as turtles and snakes rely on them for shelter and food. The Secret Pool introduces young readers to the wonders right underfoot as the voice of a vernal pool shares its secrets through the seasons, and sidebars provide fun facts on its inhabitants and the crucial role these small, often overlooked wetlands play in maintaining a healthy environment.



Author: Kimberly Ridley
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Published: 09/11/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780884483397
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 169490 / Secret Pool


Award: Lupine Award - Winner
Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013
School Library Journal 12/01/2013 pg. 143
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 155 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Raye, Rebekah: - Rebekah Raye is an artist beloved for her bird and animal paintings and sculpture, derived from her affinity with the natural world around her studio in East Blue Hill, Maine. In Rebekah's words, "My early interest in animals of all kinds continues to be the focus of my painting and sculpture. Our pet chickens, geese, and cats--as well as the wild fox, bobcat, crows, and deer--are my inspiration. The more I learn about the animals I paint, the more I understand how we are all related." Rebekah's award-winning children's books include The Very Best Bed, Bear-ly There, The Secret Pool, and Swimming Home, all published by Tilbury House.Ridley, Kimberly: - Science writer Kimberly Ridley is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children. Her joy is sharing her love of nature and writing with children through her books and school visits. Kimberly's picture books, The Secret Pool (Kirkus starred review) and The Secret Bay, have received honors including Riverby Awards from the John Burroughs Association for "outstanding natural history books for young people." Her newest book is Extreme Survivors: Animals That Time Forgot. A former magazine editor, Kimberly has written for publications including The Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, and Downeast Magazine. She holds an MS in Science Journalism.

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