Illustrations and text describe five freshwater environments located in countries throughout the world that serve as homes to a wide variety of plants and animals.
Discusses the current state of the plant and animal life in the five Great Lakes and speculates about the future of the lakes and the ecosystems they contain.
Describes how modern life is affecting ponds, rivers, and lakes globally and discusses possible ways of saving the endangered species in these waterways.
Fresh waters are found on every continent except Antarctica. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem. Learn more in Fresh Waters, an AV2 media enhanced book.
Highlights major rivers and lakes of each continent and discusses the wildlife in their environs and the dependency of people on those freshwater resources.
An introduction to freshwater biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the types and climates of fresh waters, and native plants and animals, and discussing why fresh waters are in danger, and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in fresh waters.
Describes the rivers and lakes of the world, discussing the plants and animals that live in them, and their effect on the climate of the surrounding areas.
Photographs and simple text describe the different kinds of freshwater habitats, including streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and provide information on the plants, fish, and animals that live in them.
