A SUMMER DAY It is hot outside The sun is high in the sky A girl goes to the creek with her father The creek is a fun place to cool off in the summer The girl and her father wade in the shallow water Creeks are good for exploring But be sure to always bring an adult 5 CHAPTER 1
She splashes until their clothes are soaked The girl turns over a rock in the creek Tiny bugs live under the rock Then she sees a crayfish It waves its small claws A frog jumps out of the water in front of her FUN FACT As many as 500 crayfish species live around the world Most of these species are in North America Crayfish live in lakes rivers and creeks Many animals depend on them for food 6
Some beavers build their dams in creeks Two dragonflies swoop over the creek’s surface The creek is more than a place to wade and splash Many animals call the creek home The girl and her father watch the animals until the sun sets 7
