Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children chosen by the National Science Teachers AssociationChildrens Book Council Joint Committee Exquisite watercolor paintings draw children into a wondrous, watery realm Lyrical text brings nature to life and shows how intriguing the simple things of life can be A world of discoveries awaits young readers who follow Michael and Lizzie as they enjoy the many treasures of a nearby creek. They find rocks filled with fossils, an old arrowhead stuck in the mud, a crawdad hiding under a stone, whirligig beetles, water striders, turtles sunning themselves, and so much more. Its a quiet, beautiful world that gets richer the more you look at it.
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