Children's Nonfiction Environmental Science & Ecosystems
What are Wetlands?
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2002
- Category
- Environmental Science & Ecosystems, General, General
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780865059702
- Publish Date
- Oct 2002
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780865059931
- Publish Date
- Oct 2002
- List Price
- $25.95
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The constantly changing ecosystems of salt and freshwater wetlands support an amazing variety of wildlife species. Children will be intrigued by the fascinating animals that depend on wetlands, such as alligators and hippopotamuses, and the plants that grow there. This engaging book investigates swamps, salt marshes, and flood plains, the many plants and animals that live in wetlands, and the threats to these ecosystems and their wildlife.