A True Book: Wetlands - Ecosystems

Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and what is being done to save them.

Contents:

1. Nature's Power: what happens when a hurricane strikes land that used to be wetlands?
2. Squishy, Slimy, Mucky Wetlands: What are wetlands like?
3. It's all about plants: How do plants define wetlands?  Crocs! Just how big are members of the crocodile family?
4. Home, Wet Home: What types of animals make their homes in wetlands?
5. Why wetlands are important?  How do wetlands affect us?
6. Saving the wetlands?  What can be done to save the wetlands?

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

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