Over and Under the Pond

Over and Under the Pond, by Kate Messner and Chronicle Books, is a lyrical exploration of the hidden ecosystem thriving beneath the surface of a pond. As a child and her mother paddle through a summer afternoon, they discover dragonflies, herons, and beavers above the water, and schools of fish, painted turtles, and bullfrog tadpoles below. With luminous illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal and back-matter packed with nature facts, this nonfiction picture book celebrates wetland ecology for readers ages five to eight.

Publishing Details

Author : Kate Messner

Illustrator : Christopher Silas Neal

Author Nationality : American

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 48

Size: 8 x 12 inches

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: K-3

Genre: Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Nonfiction, Nature