Cole, Melissa S

Text and color photos and diagrams provide an overview of wetlands, describing the plants and animals that inhabit them, the wetland food web, and wetland conservation. Also includes a glossary and further reading list.

Describes the ecology of the Arctic, including its land, animals, plants, and people.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe forests and the food chains, food webs, animal survival techniques, and other aspects of life that make them distinct.

Presents an introduction to tidal flat habitats, looking at where they are found, their unique qualities and climate, the plants and animals that live in tidal flats, and the effects of human intrusion on tidal flat habitats.

Describes the topography, climate, and plant and animal life of mountains, as well as the interaction that humans have with them.

Describes the characteristics, plants, and animals of North American deserts.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of tigers.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the world of manatees, providing information about their habitat, physical features, and special abilities.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of lions.

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, and habitat of jaguars and leopards.