wetland ecology

Text and color illustrations explore the wetlands, and the plants and animals that inhabit ponds, salt marshes, and swamps.

A wetland is an area where the land is covered by water for some or all of the year. Wetlands are important because they clean water as it moves through them. Learn more in Wetlands in this book.

"Kids will discover how beavers influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where beavers live, how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a short study of the various types of wetlands including bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps, where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it.

Presents a short study of the various types of wetlands including bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps, where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it.

Describes wetlands, the different kinds of animals that can be found in them, and their ecological importance.

A short study of the various types of wetlands, covering bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps and discussing where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A short study of the various types of wetlands, covering bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps and discussing where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A short study of the various types of wetlands, covering bogs, fens, marshes, and swamps and discussing where they are located, plants and wildlife, endangered animals, and efforts to protect it.

Introduces young readers to the importance of wetland areas to the Earth's ecosystem, and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.