wetlands

"Wetlands, such as swamps, bogs, and marshes, are biomes that are covered by water for much of the year. Find out why wetlands, once considered useless land, are now being preserved for the key role they play in the health of surrounding ecosystems"--Back cover.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to wetlands"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to wetland ecosystems, describing the importance of wetlands to the food chain and how wetlands help preserve the earth's soil and water.

An exploration of wetland ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from herons and algae to alligators and jaguars.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the plants and animals that live in wetlands.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a wetland."--Provided by publisher.

"A child goes on an adventure to the Florida Everglades, discovering what the climate is like and encountering many animals and plants that live in wetlands. Includes world map of wetlands and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

"Located all the way at southern tip of Florida, Everglades National Park is the nations only subtropical park. This vast expanse of wetlands is home to many plants and animals that can't be found anywhere else in the country. Readers will find out how the park was formed, why it is so wet, why environmental issues are affecting [it], and more"--Amazon.

A wetland is an area where the land is covered by water for some or all of the year. Wetlands are important because they clean water as it moves through them. Learn more in Wetlands in this book.

Describes wetlands, the different kinds of animals that can be found in them, and their ecological importance.