Rivers and lakes inside out

Megan Kopp

Book - 2015

Rivers and lakes are rich habitats filled with all the elements their inhabitants need for survival. Peel back a corner of these amazing ecosystems to discover the incredible organisms that function within them and around them, from microorganisms and plants to fish and the mammals that feed on them.

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Published
New York, NY : Crabtree Publishing [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Megan Kopp (-)
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustraions, color map ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780778714996
9780778715030
  • What is an ecosystem?
  • Energy in ecosystems
  • The Amazon River
  • The Nile River
  • The Yangtze River
  • The Colorado River
  • The St. Lawrence River
  • The Great Lakes
  • Great Salt Lake
  • Lake Mead
  • Crater Lake
  • Lake Baikal
  • All part of a system.
Review by Booklist Review

Using full-page color photographs and concise, informative writing, the Ecosystems Inside Out series offers readers an overview of biomes around the globe. Each volume begins with an introduction to the concept of ecosystems before moving on to examine specific examples within the featured biome. The wildlife, vegetation, climate, and terrain of each are joined by Eco Up Close fact boxes that highlight a specific plant or animal and Eco Focus bubbles that pose ecological questions to prompt critical thinking. Rivers and Lakes Inside Out pulls in big-name rivers such as the Nile, Amazon, and Yangtze; its lakes, while diverse in type (crater, salt, etc.), are curiously all located in the U.S., save one. Pollution, invasive species, and climate change see discussion here. Each book ends with an activity, usually requiring adult supervision; a glossary; and additional resources. A solid primer with great visual appeal.--Smith, Julia Copyright 2010 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.