Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems (Hardcover)

from mrcmyoung

Joyce Sidman does it again, bringing mystery and wonder to animals, insects and plants that we might take for granted if she didn't encourage us to look closely and listen carefully. Her beautiful poetry is accompanied by factual information about the subjects, making it a match for both ELA and ...

from nlinco1

This informational book is written in an interesting way. It features animals and insects that live in a pond habitat. I liked this book for 2 reasons. One reason is that I like the organization of it. For each animal or insect the author writes a poem and to make this book more information rich ...

from mcnicol_08

A whimsical book of poetry that provides the reader with a unique twist on poetry. The reader will explore the pond habitat as species enjoy the new spring thaw and transition through seasons to the autumn freeze. The poems provide a creative read and then supporting facts about the species. The ...

from cmesa1

Wonderful poems that take you to the live of a pond from spring to the begging of autumn. I like the fact that each poems was connected to a science explanation of the animal and the kids were able to learn about them. I even learn about new animals that i never heard of like water boatman, backs...

from theCajunLibrarian

A good book sometimes makes us look at common things in new ways. This book of poems encourages readers to look deeper at nature to find more beauty. The in-depth scientific information about pond animals and their habitats make this an invaluable tool for science instruction.