wetlands

"Discover the hidden magic of the Everglades in this . . . exploration of the wetland habitat . . . takes readers on a journey into . . . Florida's Everglades National Park. Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp's soft shadows, there's a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. This . . . illustrated nonfiction picture book reveals all the . . . creatures living just out of sight in the branches and depths over and under the wetland"--Publisher.

An introduction to the ecosystems of wetlands, discussing what types of animals live in a wetland, where wetlands can be found and more.

Explore the wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Introduces the reader to wetland ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

Introduces the reader to mountain ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

"Wetlands, such as swamps, bogs, and marshes, are biomes that are covered by water for much of the year. Find out why wetlands, once considered useless land, are now being preserved for the key role they play in the health of surrounding ecosystems"--Back cover.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to wetlands"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to wetland ecosystems, describing the importance of wetlands to the food chain and how wetlands help preserve the earth's soil and water.

An exploration of wetland ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from herons and algae to alligators and jaguars.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the plants and animals that live in wetlands.