Wetlands

WetlandsDive into the incredible world of ecosystems with 'Wetlands', a captivating book that explores the vital functions of wetlands and their significance to the environment. This engaging title, published in 2019, delves into the complex interplay of organisms within these unique habitats, showcasing case studies of major wetlands worldwide. Readers will discover the intricate features of wetlands, including their role in conservation, nutrient cycling,

Dive into the incredible world of ecosystems with 'Wetlands', a captivating book that explores the vital functions of wetlands and their significance to the environment. This engaging title, published in 2019, delves into the complex interplay of organisms within these unique habitats, showcasing case studies of major wetlands worldwide. Readers will discover the intricate features of wetlands, including their role in conservation, nutrient cycling, and species diversity. The book offers key concepts about how human activity threatens these crucial ecosystems, making it a vital resource for those interested in environmental science, ecology, and sustainability.

With 32 beautifully illustrated pages, 'Wetlands' is more than just a learning tool; it’s an invitation to understand and appreciate the natural world. This informative text aims to enhance literacy while fostering a deeper understanding of vital STEM topics related to earth science and biology.

As part of the WorldWise literacy program, 'Wetlands' empowers young learners with reading strategies and critical thinking skills, ideal for both classrooms and personal libraries. Perfect for students, educators, and nature enthusiasts alike.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. Please allow 15 days for delivery. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861421
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Title Information:­ Wetlands: Wetlands explores how the complex ecosystems of wetlands perform a variety of functions of vital importance to the environment. It uses case studies of significant wetlands to investigate the problems caused by people.Content vocabulary:canals, conservation, detritus, ecosystem, endangered, environment, estuaries, GPS, habitats, invertebrates, levees, migrating, nutrients, population, predators, scent markings, spawn, species, territory, threaten, woodlandKey concepts: Wetlands are complex ecosystems that perform important functions  Living organisms depend on each other and the environment  Human activity has impacted severely on the health of wetlands and their wildlifeReading Strategies: Identifying cause and effectRelated resource:Lesson Plan - WetlandsSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offering practical, systematic and easy-to-implement instructions. These visually appealin