| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Protecting our planet
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
What are wetlands? -- Where are wetlands? -- Wonderful wetlands -- Draining the wetlands -- Dams and dredging -- Building on wetlands -- Power and the wetlands -- Wetlands tourism -- War and the wetlands -- Polluting the wetlands -- Plants in danger -- Animals in danger -- Protecting our planet. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Summary |
Wetland habitats are full of wildlife. They help control flooding and absorb greenhouse gases that are making the atmosphere of the Earth hotter. However, half the world's wetlands have been destroyed over the last one hundred years, mostly through human activity and climate change. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore the causes and effects of the destruction of our wetlands and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these vital habitats. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.0 1.0 136185. |
| Subject |
Wetlands -- Juvenile literature.
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Wetland conservation -- Juvenile literature.
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Wetlands.
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Wetland conservation.
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| ISBN |
9780778752141 reinforced library binding alkaline paper |
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0778752143 reinforced library binding alkaline paper |
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9780778752318 paperback alkaline paper |
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0778752313 paperback alkaline paper |
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