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Describes where wetlands are located and what lives in the wetlands.

Wetlands are some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem. -Taken from back cover.

"Swamps, bogs, marshes are all wetland biomes teaming with life. Located on every continent except Antarctica, wetlands are diverse and necessary for a healthy planet. Readers will enjoy learning about swamp creatures such as alligators and snakes, and the many kinds of fish and plants that thrive in wetlands."-- Provided by publisher.

There are freshwater marshes in every county of every state in the United States, as well as in every country of the world except Antarctica. And in every marsh, there is an opportunity to view dozens of species of animal life. Written in a rhyming cumulative style like The House that Jack Built, At the Marsh in the Meadow portrays the wetlands food chain, showing how all forms of life, from the mud at the bottom of the marsh to the birds in the sky,...

"Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The text also explores the importance of wetlands to the natural world and considers how climate change...

Uses a cumulative approach to describe the wetland ecology of a freshwater marsh, the most common type of wetland in North America.

Introduces readers to wetlands and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how wetlands benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...

"Come along on a journey through the aquatic habitat of a forested wetland. Meet birds and bobcats, along with the beavers and beetles that call the soggy forest home. Kevin Kurtz continues his award-winning "A Day In" series, and once again delights readers with a rhythmic, nonfiction look into a typical day for the animals that live in this wet habitat."-- Provided by publisher.

A look at how wetlands work, the impact human activities have had on them, whether or not they should be saved and how to go about wetlands conservation.

Discusses the wetland biome and how it is affected by the environment and people.