wetlands

"What plants and animals grow strong surrounded by water? Find out what lives in wetland habitats"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's wetlands are . . . important land areas that can easily get overlooked when talking about bodies of water. Wetlands hold some of the most concentrated biodiversity of any ecosystem and act as a filter to help keep our water clean. This book explores the danger facing our wetlands, and what is at stake if we do not reverse the damage"--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.

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.

A lonely girl finds a friend when she and her grandfather rescue an wounded crane.

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

An introduction to wetlands presented in a simple, easy-to-understand format. Explains what wetlands are and describes the different types of animals and plants that live in these environments. Features paintings and descriptions of different types of wetlands such as freshwater swamps, prairie potholes, and bogs.

Uses cumulative rhyme to look at a marshland and its food chain.

Students will explore the diverse freshwater habitat and learn about biotic and abiotic factors that make up the ecosystem, participate in a hands-on experiment to test the amount of dissolved oxygen in two different bodies of water and visit with a freshwater naturalist who exmines wetlands around the world.

Various wetland creatures, from alligators to egrets, enjoy what begins as a calm and peaceful day in the bayou, then prepare for and endure a passing hurricane, and finally settle in for a peaceful night.