Butternut Hollow Pond

Heinz, Brian J., author. Marstall, Bob, illustrator. Butter Nut Hollow Pond (2000).An Informational Science Picture Book.Telling the cycle of life through pictures and words, Butter Nut Hollow Pond, informs readers about ecological study. It details the life of turtles, hawks, woodchucks, and pumpkinseed fish. Using humans to unveil the story in a peaceful setting, it is filled with drama throughout, enticing youngsters into the story.The author has been an elementary school science teacher for twenty-three years (author page, unnumbered). He accurately gives information on his topic, engaging readers as he writes. The information is accurate and the wording is easy for young students to understand. For example:As the bass circles back, kerploosh! Something hits the water above him and dangling legs seem to struggle and twitch. The bass strikes as another meal. But not this time. The object is hard. It pulls violently at the fish's jaw and is dragged forward. Moments later, a young boy hauls him in on rod and reel (pages, unnumbered).Reading or listening to the words, young minds are given easy instruction on the circle of life as well as how the human aspect enters in.

Fantastic example of interdependency.

I loved the pictures in this book! However, this is definitely not a book for a child younger than 6 years of age. Its about the life around the pond and the cycle of life, along with the food chain. Great book for teaching children about the food chain and my children were fascinated by the book. The pictures are done in water color, the text is very educational. Great for our homeschooling family!

This is a pretty dramatic picture book about predators and prey. Moreso than I was expecting! I love the illustrations and the theme is a good one, but sensitive souls might be disturbed by how many critters get eaten. My 3yo was concerned about a “monster” turtle, but she asked for it several nights in a row anyway. :-)

I bought this book as a read aloud for my students to learn about the food web. They loved it! The illustrations are beautiful and it is very detailed.

Great book to introduce food webs/chains

My almost 7 yr old really, really enjoyed this book. He loved the pictures and he understood the words.It is just a beautiful book. I hope to see more books by this author.

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