Captivating photos of baby raccoons, ducks, herons, newts, turtles, beavers, and other animals help show children which animals are found in wetlands across North America. Readers will get a close-up look at animals that live in the water as well as near it.
Takes readers on a walk in a swamp, showing examples of how the animals and plants of wetlands are connected and dependent on each other and the wetland's watery environment.
Presents an introduction to wetland environments, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what they are, describing their plant and animal life, and more.
A comprehensive look at the wetlands biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important wetlands locations.
Presents a short study of the various types of wetlands including bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps, where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it.
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.