Biomes: Freshwater

""Wetlands, Revised Edition"" provides broad, up-to-date coverage of this unique ecosystem - including information on the global cycling of water, which will become an increasingly scarce resource in coming decades, and on the relationship between the water cycle, rock weathering, and wetland formation.This accessible book examines the diversity of wetlands in the past, present, and future, how they work, and how they can be conserved.

This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate-middle grade readers. Watts Library spans all subjects, including animals, space, American Indians, U.S. history, geography, cutting-edge sports and more!

Illustrating the physical geography, hydrology, ecology, and human use of these areas, this book provides an overview of the past, present, and future of these habitats. It presents a discussion of threats to rivers and lakes, such as overharvesting, effects of damming, and climate change, as well as ways to manage and protect these habitats.