{"product_id":"bog-buddies","title":"Bog Buddies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the tiny yet abundant world of a wetland bog in this new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWelcome to the majestic misty mountains. Where fog fills alpine valleys, rains flood roaring rivers, and streams flow down to a meadow and collect in a mossy, mountain bog.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bog might not seem like much on the surface. It’s a wetland with spongy, damp soil and moss filled with decaying leaves and plants. But bogs play a crucial role in protecting their environment. By soaking up heavy summer rains, a bog prevents flooding, filters and replenishes groundwater, and provides a habitat for a vast array of plants and creatures, from busy beavers to endangered bog turtles—the tiniest turtles in the United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover a tiny, unassuming ecosystem overflowing with life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Publish date - 02\/24\/26 - Hardcover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53756286861622,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/8714\/8342\/files\/IMG-4484.jpg?v=1772836651","url":"https:\/\/thenandnowbookshop.com\/products\/bog-buddies","provider":"Then \u0026 Now Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}