Details the characteristics of wetlands and profiles the types of creatures that live in them. Outlines the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive in wetlands, and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Content Note
What is a wetland? -- Life in a marsh -- In a swamp -- On a bog -- At the ocean's edge -- Amazing mangroves -- Mangrove animals -- Freshwater wetland food webs -- Saltwater wetland food webs -- Wetlands in trouble -- Disappearing bogs and fens -- Protecting marshes and swamps -- Protecting coastal wetlands.