Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Gibbons, Gail |
| Publisher: | Holiday House |
| Date: | 1/1/1998 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
An eye-catching, kid-friendly exploration of marshes, swamps, and the plants and animals that thrive there.
Introducing,the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for anextensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one ofEarth’s most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out inthis simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and whatthey are, why they’re important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife thatmake it their homes.
Comparing and contrasting the differenttypes of wetlands, Marshes & Swamps explores the basics of wetlandformation, the differences between salt and freshwater ecosystems, andwhat types of plants and trees flourish in each.
Also includedis an introduction to wetland conservation, a map of major swamp andmarshlands in the United States, and a page of marsh and swamp for elementary students, Marshes & Swamps will have you on the lookout for wetlands wherever you travel.
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