The second title in a new series for the very young highlights the defining
characteristics of various habitats, including plant and animal life, using
examples from around the world.
Award-winning author Cathryn Sill and her husband, noted wildlife illustrator
John Sill, offer young readers a first glimpse into wetlands habitats. In
simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what wetlands
are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how wetlands help maintain
the delicate balance among Earth s environments.
John Sill s beautifully detailed full-color illustrations reflect the diversity
of wetlands topography from salt marshes along the seacoasts to tropical
mangrove swamps. The astonishing varieties of wetland