{"product_id":"9780802856593_still-water","title":"Still Water","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe vital ecosystems of ponds, puddles, swamps, and more in come alive in this gorgeously illustrated exploration of wetlands.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman beings love babbling brooks and rushing rivers--but when we see water that stands still, we've historically called it unsafe, unhealthy, and even useless. Yet still water ecosystems like wetlands are teeming with life--and they're critical to our planet's survival. How? And why? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStill Water\u003c\/i\u003e is a lushly illustrated journey through still water ecosystems, inviting readers to learn about their makeup, their inhabitants, their importance, and their future, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are still water ecosystems misunderstood?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do they actually contribute to the health of our world?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the important differences between wetland environments? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho lives in wetlands, and how do animals like frogs and birds adapt to them for survival?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do places like peat bogs fight climate change?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do invasive species affect the balance of an ecosystem?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do we need to know about the future of ponds and wetlands? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated from Italian by Batchelder Award winner Sylvia Notini, \u003ci\u003eStill Water \u003c\/i\u003eincludes helpful backmatter with a glossary of terms and a link to the creators' bibliography. This browsable nonfiction book is ideal for field trips to natural history museums and local ponds, as well as celebrations of Earth Day, World Wetlands Day, and World Wildlife Day. Part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maciej Michno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40933379735601,"sku":"9780802856593","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780802856593.jpg?v=1780471018","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780802856593_still-water","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}