Photographs and simple text introduce infant animals that in wetland regions, including wood ducks, alligators, sandhill cranes, nutrias, egrets, turtles, panthers, and dragonflies.
Your readers will discover the animals of the American wetland. Readers will learn about birds, amphibians, insects, and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the North American wetland habitat.
"A tall heron stands in a swampy marsh. The heron bends its long neck to clean soft down feathers. These special feathers help herons stay clean and dry in the muddy wetlands! They are just one of many ways the heron has adapted to the wetlands biome. This low-level book uses maps, status charts, diet infographics, and other features to introduce readers to herons and their adaptations"--Provided by the publisher.
"In a swamp, an alligator spots its prey. It opens its mouth wide. Then, snap! The gator's sharp teeth dig into its latest meal. These fierce predators are the rulers of the wetlands biome. This book includes low-level text, maps, status charts, and other features to explore how alligators thrive in their biome!"--Provided by the publisher.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to hippopotamuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.