Five little beavers, working feverishly to build a dam, are enticed one by one to leave their endeavor to play with other animals on the river bank, leaving one tired beaver to finish the job.

A fishing cat dives into the water. In seconds, it comes back to the surface with its latest meal! In this leveled text, young readers will explore the fascinating lives of fishing cats, from where they live to what they eat. Along the way, they'll learn about the body parts and behaviors that have helped the cats adapt to their wetland habitat. Special features call out the range, physical adaptations, and diet of these wetland predators.

Introduce readers to the colorful wood duck and how they use their adaptations to thrive in the wetlands biome.

Various wetland creatures, from alligators to egrets, enjoy what begins as a calm and peaceful day in the bayou, then prepare for and endure a passing hurricane, and finally settle in for a peaceful night.

Enter a micro world of colors and fun! Join butterflies, caterpillars, spiders and all the amazing creatures that inhabit the marsh. When a new frog shows up in the swamp the bugs welcome him only to learn the new creature is not what it seems. Get ready for a buzz of an adventure!

"In Marshes and swamps! With 25 science projects for kids, readers ages 7 to 10 explore wetlands through fun facts, cool illustrations, and hands-on STEM projects that deepen their understanding of these special places"--Back cover.