Project Gutenberg 2012-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 280 Ransome, Arthur 1884 1967 Craine, Frances Pond and Stream About the book -- The duck pond -- Stream and ditch -- Lake and river -- Our own aquarium. Produced by Heather Strickland & Marc D'Hooghe "Pond and Stream" by Arthur Ransome is a nature book for children published in the early 20th century. This delightful book explores the wonders of aquatic environments, focusing on the charm and liveliness of ponds, streams, and lakes, along with the various creatures that inhabit them. Through the adventures of two children, the Imp and the Elf, the book encourages a deep appreciation for nature and the joy that can be found in observing and interacting with the world around them. The narrative centers on the vibrant experiences of the Imp and the Elf as they explore different bodies of water, including a duck pond and a babbling stream. They indulge in various activities such as building dams, observing ducklings, catching tadpoles, and marveling at the aquatic flora and fauna. With each chapter, Ransome introduces readers to fascinating details about the behaviors and life cycles of creatures like frogs, newts, and minnows. The children also create their own aquarium, promoting the idea of nurturing and understanding the water world. Through playful adventures and imaginative storytelling, "Pond and Stream" fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about nature, appealing to young readers and instilling in them a love for the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40447/40447-h/images/img01-cover2.jpg Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Juvenile literature Ponds -- Juvenile literature Rivers -- Juvenile literature QH Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 96568 2025-08-16T11:40:04.875298 text/html 72499 2024-10-23T10:05:36 text/html 1730972 2025-08-16T11:40:07.139332 application/epub+zip 1731294 2025-08-16T11:40:05.363311 application/epub+zip 102531 2025-08-16T11:40:05.101302 application/epub+zip 1770949 2025-08-16T11:40:08.660327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1761911 2025-08-16T11:40:06.869327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134889 2022-09-18T13:47:10.091793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87159 2025-08-16T11:40:04.707307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67476 2024-10-23T10:05:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17085 2025-08-16T11:40:08.792300 application/rdf+xml 16016 2025-08-16T11:40:05.179304 image/jpeg 2807 2025-08-16T11:40:05.140297 image/jpeg 1743286 2025-08-16T11:40:04.920350 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia