It's swampy! -- Freshwater swamps -- Saltwater swamps -- Mangroves -- Bug home -- Keep the swamp clean! -- Glossary -- For more information.
Summary:
Swamps are one kind of wetland biome. Like other wetland biomes, a swamp s water must be clean in order for the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwater swamps, as well as where some of the biggest swamps are on Earth. Science curriculum topics such as food chains and conservation make the main content a great complement to classroom learning. Full-color photographs and inset maps aid readers in identifying this interesting biome in the world around them. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index.
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