The Secret Pool by Kimberly Ridley self confidence "Lots of white space on

"Lots of white space on each page keeps the mood soothing and thoughtful as the girl tries to figure out what to do

This easy-to-use pocket guide is divided into four parts: introductory essays and drawings

Readers can then turn to the species account for more information and/or listen to the accompanying audio tracks available online

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an index and a glossary

The Secret Pool by Kimberly Ridley self confidence "Lots of white space on*John Burroughs Association Riverby Award* *Maine Lupine Award* *Skipping Stones Honor Book* 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