★A set of natural science books that perfectly combines natural knowledge, artistic creation, and practical exploration!
※Diverse natural scenes! From urban plants to pond ecology, to forest mushrooms, this set of books covers a wealth of natural themes, allowing children to understand the mysteries of nature in all aspects.
※Strong educational function and practical value! Through the learning of natural knowledge and practical exploration, it can effectively stimulate children’s curiosity and desire to explore nature, cultivate children's observation skills, scientific thinking, and ecological protection awareness.
※Artistic creation combined with natural science! Each book incorporates innovative interactive painting courses. The unique “science popularization + art” model allows children to improve their artistic expression skills and stimulate creativity while learning natural knowledge, meeting the dual needs of parents and children for natural exploration and artistic creation.

★A perfect research study tool book!
※For parents, this set of books is a perfect parent-child research study tool. Whether it’s a weekend park trip or a holiday travel adventure, parents can read together with their children, explore together, and record together.
※For schools, natural education institutions, and research bases, this set of books is an ideal textbook for conducting natural education courses. It not only provides a systematic knowledge system but also enhances the fun and participation of the course through interactive links such as observation, painting, and recording.
※For educators, they can design courses based on the content of the books, organize outdoor practical activities, and guide students to conduct natural observation and scientific inquiry.

★An ideal gift for children!
※From the common dandelions around to the mysterious and dangerous poisonous mushrooms, from the scattered duckweed to the berry-laden bushes, from tadpoles to frogs, from small fish to water snakes, from the vitality of the tranquil pond to the wonderful awakening in the post-rain forest, all are the content that children are most interested in!
※Suitable for all ages! This set of books is not only suitable for kindergarten children but also for primary and secondary school students, and even parents can gain knowledge and fun from it.
※Very suitable for parent-child reading together. Parents can accompany their children to read together, explore nature together, and complete painting creations together, becoming beautiful memories in their childhood.

The series includes 3 titles:
Pond Life
Forest Mushrooms
Urban Plants

Beneath the tranquil surface of a pond lies a vibrant world. This is an encyclopedic guide to ponds and a captivating journey of natural exploration!
“Pond Life” takes readers on an in-depth exploration of ponds and their surrounding ecosystems, allowing them to experience the tranquility and vitality of nature. Whether in a bustling city, a suburban villa, or a tranquil countryside, a pond is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. We can stroll along the shore, observing the footprints of frogs among the duckweed, listening to the rustling of shore plants, watching schools of small fish play, and dragonflies flit. We might be surprised to discover a beaver dam or startled to glimpse the gleam of a snake's scales in the grass. The pond and its surrounding ecosystem are brimming with life and vitality.
This book not only introduces young readers to a wealth of knowledge about pond ecology but also inspires their creativity. Author Natalia Gabeyeva encourages readers to capture and experience the beauty of nature through photography or drawing. The book not only provides detailed ecological knowledge but also offers inspiration for drawing insects, birds, fish, and animals, providing a true masterclass in graphic design. Through this book, children can gain a deeper understanding of the lives of pond dwellers. Whether living in a big city or a small town, they can encounter these characters. This book not only teaches children about pond ecology but also stimulates their creativity and observation. Children in cities and rural areas alike will find joy in connecting with nature. This popular science book deserves to be in every family, allowing children to discover the beauty and mysteries of nature through reading.

Natalia Gabeeva

A naturalist painter and naturalist. Natalia Gabeeva received art education at the Samara Art College named after K.S. Petrov-Vodkin and graduated from the Journalism Department of the Faculty of Philology of Samara State Pedagogical University. She loves nature very much, especially birds.
In 2016, Natalia Gabeeva made her debut as an illustrator in the book 《The Crow and Her Relatives》written by Professor Vladimir Babenko, which entered the "About Children" list of the Russian State Library and the “100 Best Books for Children of Arkady Gaidar Library”! She is also the illustrator of 《I Walk in the Coniferous Forest》written by Stanislav Orlov, a multiple winner of all-Russian literary competitions. Natalia Gabeeva is a winner of many Russian illustration competitions, including the “Golden Turtle” art competition for environment and wildlife.
“For me, as an artist, it is important to show details accurately. If you don't miss the details, you can make readers think of the creatures behind them when they open the book and see the illustrations.”——Natalia Gabeeva

Introduction
Dragonflies
Drawing Dragonflies
Reeds, Cattails and Calamus
Water Voles
Beavers
Herons
Water Snakes
Water Lilies and Duckweed
Drawing Water Lilies
Pond Turtles
Water Striders, Beetles and Guppies
Swans
Duckweed
Mallards
Irises
Frogs of Lakes and Ponds
Tadpoles
Crucian Carp
Drawing Fish
Goldfish
Koi
Common Newts
Freshwater Mollusks
Duckweed and Water Crowfoots
Guppies
Pike
Perch
Carp
Microcosm