Wetlands Book

This new series will feature books that foster an appreciation for the diversity of habitats on Earth and the flora and fauna that they support. Activities, projects, and investigations reinforce the basic biological, ecological, and geological principles discussed. The appendix of each book has instructions for building simple equipment that will allow students to collect and observe living organisms.

Not long ago, wetlands were seen as dank, useless places where mosquitoes breed. Some were drained; others were used as dumping grounds. Today, we know thatwetlands areas provide homes to a tremendous variety of wildlife. They provide us with food and water, act as flood barriers and prevent erosion. As readers carry out the projects and activities in this book, they too will come to appreciate the value of wetland ecosystems.