Briefly explores the inhabitants of a meadow and explains their importance.

"In a world filled with breathtaking beauty, we have often overlooked the elusive charm and magic of certain landscapes. A cloudy river flows into a verdant Arctic wetland where sandhill cranes and muskoxen dwell. Further south, cypress branches hang low over dismal swamps. Places like these-collectively known as swamplands or peatlands-often go unnoticed for their ecological splendor. They are as globally significant as rainforests, and function...

Describes the characteristics of deserts, looks at the different plants and animals that thrive in deserts, and discusses how the deserts affect people. Includes a map that shows the places where deserts are located.

An old stump attracts many living creatures, even man, and when it is gone, a new tree attracts the same creatures, who need it for a variety of reasons.

Simple text and illustrations describe the characteristics of the desert and its plant, animal, and human life.