“Highly recommended. Accurate and up-to-the-minute. Fun—and written in a style that children can access and absorb easily. I see many practical, interdisciplinary applications for the classroom, too. I can’t think of a better, more comprehensive resource for helping to introduce children, their parents, and their teachers to the concept of wetlands. The only thing missing is the smell of the wetlands—perhaps a scratch and sniff cover next time?” Cindy Duncan, Teacher Professional Development Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5.6

Lifecycles

Adaptations

Treasures

Habitat

Discovery

Learn about the lifecycle of amphibians. See how tadpoles become frogs and how to tell the difference between a male and female Bullfrog.

How do plants survive the acidic soil in bogs? What is brackish water and what kinds of plants can grow there? Learn about the plants and animals of various wetlands.

Which plants and animals can you see in which wetlands? Learn where and when to look for plants and animals. 

What makes a wetland a wetland? What’s a bog? An estuary? A vernal pond? Are rivers and streams wetlands? Must wetlands always be wet?

Learn how to identify the plants and animals of wetlands. Be surprised by the variety of species you can find. Take field notes. Write a journal. Have a great time learning about and exploring different wetlands.