Poseidon (god of the sea) and Amphitrite (queen of the sea) ride in a shell-shaped chariot pulled by…
The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…
This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and…
When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler. After developing to…
Pelican, a water bird with webbed feet and a long bill having a pouch on the under surface. The upper…
The loon is a diving bird that finds its food under the water. It will dip its bill into the water and…
The head of the anhinga is slender and cylindrical, on a slim and excessively long neck, which makes…
This bird lives on fish so is commonly found near water. Its nest is composed of sticks, seaweed, and…
The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…
Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable…
"As he skims along close to the ground or the water, quick as thought he catches any unlucky fly that…
Argonaut, sectional view submerged, 1901. Man in conning-tower making observations. Second man steering…
Argonaut, side view submerged, 1901. Key: C-driving wheel, E-rudder and guiding wheel, G-air lock, K-compartment…
Print this figure on a sheet of paper and then give it a slight twirling motion as if you were swirling…
Portions of ancient Hospice on both sides of Water Lane, Ospringe used by Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury…
Used for throwing water from the gutters ofa building, usually a grotesque monster or animal.
The White Water lily is found in all temperate climates, and attains great size in the tropics.
The Copepoda are represented by the cyclops, or water flea. This form is common in sluggish streams…
Mechanism for opening and shutting a clam shell, note the internal and external hinge ligament..
Cross section of the body of a clam, through the heart. Arrows indicate water current through the gills.