Introduces the many kinds of plants and animals found in freshwater wetlands, including flycatchers, whirligig beetles, and tiny water fleas and worms.
"Take a look at what takes place within a 24-hour period in the wetlands. Learn firsthand about the features, plant life, and animals of the habitat"--Provided by publisher.
Provides an illustrated introduction to wetlands biomes, explaining what wetlands are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources wetlands provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a young fisherman living in Thailand.
Sixteen-year-old Shane takes a summer job on a houseboat in the bayous with Captain Thunder, everything is going well until Captain Thunder abandons the boat and it runs into rocks, then Shane has to lead a group of five tourists to safety.
Describes different types of wetlands and their wildlife, including endangered plants and animals, explaining the environmental threats to the wetlands themselves.
Presents an examination of saltwater wetlands and their environment, including estuaries, mud flats, and marshes, providing information on the physical characteristics of fish that live there, its microbes, plants, and other life.
Presents an illustrated guide to wetland ecology, providing information on how plants and animals adapt to survive in them and how they can be conserved.
