Freshwater Wetlands

Beautiful cinematography enhances this informative overview of North America's freshwater wetlands, a six-video series that kicks off with a look at stillwater habitats titled Lakes, Ponds, and Pools. Ranging from pools created after heavy rains to great lakes, America's freshwater wetlands (both natural and man-made) are fed by groundwater, run-off, streams and rivers, and play host to a variety of wildlife and plant life. Viewers will discover the differences between wetlands in colder and warmer climes, learn relevant vocabulary such as "littoral zones" and "vernal pools," and see a variety of wetlands-dependent animals--ranging from microscopic paramecium to migratory fowl that use lakes much the same way cross-country travelers use rest stops along the highway. Presented in easily digestible 10-minute programs, backed by a solid teacher's guide, the Freshwater Wetlands series is recommended. The other titles are: Marsh, Forested Wetlands, Rivers and Streams, Floodplain Communities and Water: A User's Guide. Aud: I, J. (R. Pitman)