Identification tools, species descriptions, and regional overviews are all included. These questions are answered at this site. The site discusses the value of wetlands for flood and erosion control, groundwater supply, water purification, and other reasons. While some of the more advanced series titles mentioned above can provide basic information for a high school student, many will need to seek out other sources for more in-depth data. When searching an encyclopedia for older readers, like Encylopedia Americana, the same principles apply, and it's always best to check the index first.
Some specialized encyclopedias provide excellent, detailed information about biomes.
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