wetlands

Describes biomes known as the wetlands focusing on their geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, and their uses. Also discusses their history and future challenges.

"General overview of forest and wetland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the ecological role of wetlands and discusses how they are formed, what life they support, and how people modify or destroy them.

This book explores wetland habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive.

Presents the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the various life forms they support. Dramatic full-color photographs and in-depth profiles of Earths major lakes highlight the beauty and complexity of these regions.

Contains color photographs that capture the variety of wildlife, as well as the unique cowboy culture of the Pantanal, a huge, seasonally-flooded wetland in the middle of South America, and includes discussion of the Pantanal people, the driving forces of the ecosystem, and conservation initiatives in the area.

Provides instructions for projects and activities that explore the five major types of wetlands and demonstrate why they are valuable.

Explores the factors which are threatening three million acres of unpreserved marshs and swamps located in the Mississippi River delta in South Louisiana.

Atlas of the world's wetland with information on their wildlife, people who rely on them, and the dangers they face, illustrated with colorful photographs.

An illustrated exploration of wetlands, which covers what they are, what kinds of plants and animals live in them, and why they are important.