[Living Earth 01] • Lakes and Wetlands

Lakes and wetlands are significant ecosystems that nourish, sustain, and house many of the planetOCOs plant and animal species. Though both of these regions are defined by waterOCoboth fresh and salineOCoeach lake and particular type of wetland also has characteristics all its own. This detailed volume considers the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the various life forms they support. Dramatic full-color photographs and in-depth profiles of EarthOCOs major lakes highlight the beauty and complexity of these regions.