wetlands

Best friends Ari and Kendra, young humans chosen by the Imps to help save the planet, do battle with the destructive Trolls in the wetlands. Includes facts about wetland biomes.

Introduces young readers to the importance of wetland areas to the Earth's ecosystem, and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.

Simple text and photographs introduce wetlands.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the wetland ecosystem. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the scariest creatures that live in the world's wetlands, with information on each animal's physical characteristics, behavior, hunting skills, and habitat.

Introduces students to wetlands, describing the unique aspects of wetland habitats, the plants, animals, and fish that live in them, and the unique resources they offer.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the wetland ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.

"On a school field trip to the local wetlands, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking into the she, she suddenly finds herself with a magical new dimension. Fill with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the shell's mystery inhabitant needs Sandy's help to finish it... "-- Back cover.

The wetlands of North America harbor duck, geese, and other waterfowl that sports people have been hunting for hundreds of years. This guide provides the knowledge necessary to build up hunters' skills in an effective, safe, and law-abiding manner.

"A wetland is a region where water and land interact. This biome includes not only the water and the land, but also the unique plants that have adapted to live there. Wetlands are among the world's most vital habitats for wildlife, as they provide a safe place for young creatures--from tiny insects and fish larvae to birds and large mammals--to grow. Yet in many places wetlands are threatened by human development"--Back cover.