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The shape of Betts Meadow : a wetlands story by Meghan Nuttall Sayres; Joanne H Friar is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The shape of Betts Meadow : a wetlands story about?

From School Library Journal reschool-Grade 3--Sayres recounts how Gunnar Holmquist bought and restored a 140-acre dry pasture to its natural wetland state. After mapping the meadow to discover where streams had flowed, he dug ponds, planted trees and wildflowers, restocked fish, and watched the landscape change through the seasons. The return of animals, birds, and plants will gladden readers as much as it did Holmquist. While many books document the destruction of habitats, this simple text offers hope that people can make a difference. The full-spread illustrations are adequate. This book might be paired with Molly Cone's Squishy, Misty, Damp and Muddy (Sierra Club, 1996; o.p.), which includes many fine photos of the wetland environment. Sayres concludes with brief introductions to wetland plants and animals found in Betts Meadow in Washington state. She includes addresses of conservation organizations and lists some books with information about wetlands restoration. All of them are quite lengthy and aimed at a much older readership. On its own, this picture book can encourage readers to participate in preserving and enhancing their natural surroundings. Kathy Piehl, Minnesota St

Who reads The shape of Betts Meadow : a wetlands story?

Author

Meghan Nuttall Sayres; Joanne H Friar

Publisher

Brookfield, Conn.: Millbrook Press

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780761321156

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Fiction, Nature

Rating

3 / 5 (4 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14