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Marshes & Swamps (New & Updated Edition)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Marshes & Swamps (New & Updated Edition)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gail Gibbons
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 251,Width 251
ISBN/Barcode 9780823415151
ClassificationsDewey:551.41
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Holiday House Inc
Imprint Holiday House Inc
Publication Date 1 January 1998
Publication Country United States

Description

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 an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes. Comparing and contrasting the different types of wetlands, Marshes & Swamps explores the basics of wetland formation, the differences between salt and freshwater ecosystems, and what types of plants and trees flourish in each. Also included is an introduction to wetland conservation, a map of major swamp and marshlands in the United States, and a page of marsh and swamp facts. Perfect for elementary students, Marshes & Swamps will have you on the lookout for wetlands wherever you travel.

Author Biography

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.