Book excerpt: The second of six books in Arabella Buckley's Eyes and No Eyes series. This book covers animals, insects, and plant life found in and around ponds and rivers. Subjects include frogs, kingfishers, water bugs, dragonflies, and many more. Intended for early readers, the book uses simple language in each lesson. First published in 1901, this edition is derived from the original book with 8 color illustrations and numerous black and white illustrations by A. Fairfax Muckley. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.