"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.
Full-color photographs and text document the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades, describing its unique plant and animal life and efforts to reverse the environment abuse in the area.
Explores the fragility of nature and the massive erosion, rising sea levels, and other environmental threats that are destroying the largest wetland in the United States.
Describes different types of wetlands including bogs, swamps, and marshes. Discusses the plants and animals that live in wetlands and offers suggestions on how to preserve wetlands for wildlife.