The secrets of the depths revealed - an exciting world of fierce carnivores as well as creatures with unique methods of preserving themselves. Information on the mammals, amphibians and plants that live in our ponds is given as well as advice on how to build a wildlife pond. ‘The ideal guide for the naturalist who wishes to consider all aspects of pond life’ - The Countryside
Author:
Trevor Beebee illustrated by Phil Egerton
RRP:
£9.99
ISBN:
0 905483 99 5
Format
Paperback Hardback
Author
yellowhammer Member of the Wild Empire
Registered: July 2006 Location: Back in Nawf Kent, innit Posts: 288
Review Date: Tue 19, December, 2006
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £4.99| Rating: 10
Strengths:
Excellent introduction, humorous, well illustrated
Weaknesses:
Perhaps lacking in depth for the most serious students
An excellent introduction to freshwater ecology.
Although aimed at the younger reader this book covers everything you would possibly need to know about ponds and pondlife. Even as an experienced (well, old) pond-dipper I learnt something from this book and would recommend it highly to anyone who wants to get their net wet.
