Presents an introduction to wetlands, explaining what they are and their characteristics, looks at the different types of wetlands and the life they support, provides information about indigenous people in these environments, and dicusses wetlands resources, the threats they face, and protection efforts.
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.
This book explores what animals live in the world's wetlands, including hippos, black-necked storks, dragonflies, anacondas, capybaras, tapirs, crocodiles, mosquitoes, and other animals.
Describes biomes known as the wetlands focusing on their geology, ecosystem, biodiversity, and their uses. Also discusses their history and future challenges.
"General overview of forest and wetland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
This book explores wetland habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive.
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.
