{"product_id":"big-belching-bog-9780816666829","title":"Big Belching Bog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBogs are harsh environments, but many plants and animals have adapted to survive there. Phyllis Root's book \"Big Belching Bog\" reveals the secrets of these mysterious places, including the process of methane gas belching out of the bog. Illustrated by Betsy Bowen, the book also contains bog facts and tips for visiting a bog. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Minnesota Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBogs, characterized by their cold, wet, and acidic conditions, may seem inhospitable to life. However, numerous plants and animals have ingeniously adapted to thrive in these challenging environments. In her book, Big Belching Bog, Phyllis Root delves into the secrets of these mysterious wetlands, showcasing unique inhabitants such as plants that consume insects, bog lemmings, and frogs that remain frozen during the winter and thaw out in the spring. But the biggest revelation in the bog is the remarkable process of methane gas belching out of the bog. This gas is formed by decaying peat moss and creates a bulge in the surface of the moss, reaching heights of six inches or more before breaking through. Interestingly, bogs are known for their silence, as no one has ever heard the sound of this belch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by renowned woodcut artist Betsy Bowen, Big Belching Bog offers a comprehensive section of bog facts, providing further information about the plants and animals mentioned in the book, as well as tips for visiting these gassy places. This captivating book will ignite the imagination of young readers while imparting valuable knowledge about the landscape and environment of bogs. It serves as a fascinating introduction to these enigmatic and, shall we say, pungent environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 253 x 254 x 7 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780816666829\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phyllis Root","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44247368007930,"sku":"9780816666829","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1684508196958_book.jpg?v=1684737499","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/big-belching-bog-9780816666829","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}