lake ecology

Describes the physical geography, biology, ecology, history, uses, and management of lake and river biomes; looks at the unique properties of freshwater, lakes, and rivers; features portraits of specific lakes and rivers around the world; and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Provides color photographs and facts about lakes, explaining what they are, how they are formed, the plants and animals that live in or around them, how they are used by people, and pollution.

Photographs and simple text describe the Earth's rivers and lakes, their wildlife and plants, and how humans use them.

Presents an overview of lakes, including their formation, life span, inhabitants, uses, and ecology.

Describes how Lake Superior was formed and the interdependence of the plants and animals that live in and around it.

An exploration of the biology and ecology of the Great Lakes region with illustrations, photographs, and maps that show the damage done by industrial pollution, invasive species, and water diversion projects, but also more recent renewal and conservation strategies that have helped to revive this continental resource.

Presents the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the various life forms they support. Dramatic full-color photographs and in-depth profiles of Earths major lakes highlight the beauty and complexity of these regions.

Describes the characteristics, formation, plant and animal life, and preservation of lakes.

Explores the world of rivers and lakes, looking at how they have shaped the landscape and provided fresh water, a vital resource for human, animal, and plant life, and how communities both depend on them and can be devastated by them.

Crinkleroot searches for his friend, a small orange snake, through a soggy shoreland woods to the lake, under lily pads, and on a grassy knoll full of frogs, examining the animals and plants along the way.