Wetlands

The Biomes series looks at some of the Earth's major life zones: the natural networks of living things found in different regions of the world. Each title opens with one person's experiences, then considers how plants and animals interact with their surroundings. The book goes on to examine the human impact on the biome. Throughout, special debate panels invite the reader to discuss selected issues. Wetlands are vital water stores and support a range of wildlife found nowhere else, but people often view them as places that should be drained and put to other uses. This book looks at how wetlands work, and at the impact human activities have had on them. Many wetlands are damaged or have disappeared -- do we want to save them? If so, how should we go about it? Book jacket.

Duncan Brewer, specializes in natural history, earth sciences, and ecology, and writes mainly for children and young adults. He has written articles on wildlife and the environment