Describes the characteristics and importance of wetlands, examines the plight of ten endangered animals that inhabit wetlands, and explores what is being done to protect them.

"Discusses how animals of the wetland ecosystems around the world are adapting to the harmful effects of climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. Introduces multiple endangered species and suggests ways for readers to contribute to conservation efforts. Includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrates and describes the tracks of beavers, herons, frogs, and other wetland creatures, with information on the sounds they make, their pawprints, and their dwellings.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to beavers. This media enhanced book provides access to even more detailed information online.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to fishing cats. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

This book includes an overview of the wetlands as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in the wetlands.

Briefly describes creatures from river, lake, or wetland habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the Amazon River dolphin, crested ibis, pygmy hog, and painted terrapin.

Various wetland creatures, from alligators to egrets, enjoy what begins as a calm and peaceful day in the bayou, then prepare for and endure a passing hurricane, and finally settle in for a peaceful night.

Take a close look at your local lake, pond or woodland pool. There are salamanders, frogs, minnows, cattails, and hundreds of other water-loving plants and animals. Here is the journal and scrapbook of Klint, a young Planet Scout who kept notes for a year on his discoveries and became engrossed by the daily drama of turtles, crayfish, dragonflies, and water skimmers.

Get creative with Super Simple Wetland Critter Crafts! From a CD scaly shimmering fish to a tennis ball mallard, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.