Marshes & Swamps [Paperback]

Gail Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

How they differ, and the kinds of animal and plant life found in them.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3AIn this excellent introduction to the delicate world of ecosystems, Gibbons describes the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals with just the right amount of detail for young readers. The differences and similarities between marshes and swamps are discussed and the evolution of the wetlands is explained in simple terms. Watercolor paintings done in muted, natural tones teem with creatures, labeled and shown in their natural habitats. After decrying the destruction of these important wetlands that upsets the delicate balance of nature, Gibbons then describes methods currently being used to protect and preserve them. A map of swamps and marshes in North American and a fact sheet on wetlands are included. Good easy-to-read nonfiction.AKit Vaughan, J. B. Watkins Elementary School, Midlothian, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-3. Gibbons introduces the concept of wetlands (swamps have trees, and marshes do not) and distinguishes between the fresh-and saltwater varieties of each. She describes the amazing array of plants and animals found in these ecosystems and explains how these areas store freshwater, prevent flooding and erosion, and serve as a refuge for migratory animals. Large, colorful illustrations dominate every page and include many interesting details; oversize labels identify most terms and species. Appended with a map of major wetland areas in the U.S. and Canada and a page of other interesting facts, this will make an excellent introduction for primary-grade students. Kay Weisman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823415155
• ISBN-13: 978-0823415151
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #847,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( G ) > Gibbons, Gail

More About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductions to wetland habitats, December 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Marshes & Swamps (Paperback)

Once again, Gail Gibbons has done a wonderful job introducing 4 to 8 year olds to another natural realm. In Marshes and Swamps, Ms. Gibbons writes and shows through her illustrations where both freshwater and saltwater wetlands are found, how they developed and are maintained, the plants, animals, invertebrates, plants and insects who live there, and why they are threatened by humans. The book explains a bit about freshwater marshes, saltwater marshes, freshwater swamps, and mangrove swamps. Marshes and Swamps can launch a great classroom unit on the importance of wetlands to migratory birds, on food chains, on pollution and its impact on the environment, on the different adaptations of plants and animals to wet/brackish/salty environs. I am using this book with my third grade classroom and it is so full of information that we will use it for a month. Wading Into Wetlands, by the National Wildlife Federation is a great companion book of hands on activities that enhance the Gail Gibbons Marshes and Swamps book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, April 7, 2009

By 

Heather Martin (The Republic of Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marshes & Swamps (Paperback)

This book was fantastic. The author shows marshes (salt and fresh water), swamps, and defines wetlands. She shows the types of plants and animals that live there and a little about how they live and what they eat. She also talks about where wetlands are located.

We really enjoyed it and learned a lot of new stuff. The illustrations are good, but you'd want to pair it with actual pictures.

Everywhere we drive now I hear "there's a marsh", "I think that's a marsh too". They are identifying all sorts of plants and animals just from reading the book one time.

One of my sons wants to move to Alaska now since they have the most wetlands in the US. Who knew?

*taken from my review at goodreads