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Big Belching Bog by Phyllis Root; illustrations by Betsy Bowen is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Big Belching Bog about?

Cold, wet, and acidic, bogs appear to be extremely hostile to life, yet numerous plants and animals have adapted in fascinating ways in order to survive there. In Big Belching Bog , Phyllis Root lets us in on the secrets of the mysterious bog, describing such special inhabitants as plants that eat insects, bog lemmings, and frogs that stay frozen through the winter and thaw out in the spring. But what's that coming up from the bottom of the bog? The biggest bog secret of all, we learn, is the remarkable process of methane gas belching out of the bog. The gas is created by decaying peat moss and forms a bulge in the surface of the moss six inches or taller before breaking through. Does this "belch" make a sound? No one knows, says Root, because no one has ever heard it. In fact, bogs are known as some of the quietest places on earth. Maybe you will be the first to hear the big bog belch! Illustrated by renowned woodcut artist Betsy Bowen, Big Belching Bog also contains a section of bog facts, including more information about the plants and animals mentioned in the book as well as tips for visiting a bog. Big Belching Bog will stir the imagination of young readers and teach them abou

Who reads Big Belching Bog?

Author

Phyllis Root; illustrations by Betsy Bowen

Publisher

University of Minnesota Press ; University Presses Marketing [distributor

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780816633593

Category

science

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Biology, Science

Rating

3.59 / 5 (32 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14