Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Everglades National ParkAdventure, Explore, DiscoverSeries: America's National ParksBy Susan Jankowski DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Florida's Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, is home to colorful wading birds, gators and crocs, panthers, manatees, and spiders the size of a human hand. Readers will learn that this region, nicknamed the "River of Grass," is much more than the swamp that many people may picture when they hear of the Glades. Author Susan Jankowski delves into the area's history, including the Seminole Wars, a railroad failure called "Flagler’s Folly," drainage efforts, and current preservation challenges. A range of activities for modern-day visitors is also included.Publication Date: 07/01/2008Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2007038262Dewey: 975.9FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-091-0$37.27$27.95 "Each informative, well-written book . . . is a great update for collections housing older material on national parks."School Library Journal, Fall 2008". . . a very well written book that will relate well to many young readers."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2008"Report writers, especially, may find the publisher's enhanced website a welcome shortcut to doing their own Internet research."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2009See all reviews Loading… Other books in America's National Parks 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"The organization of these books is easy to follow and pleasing to the eye."Tucson Unified School District, August 2008"Report writers, especially, may find the publisher's enhanced website a welcome shortcut to doing their own Internet research."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2009". . . a very well written book that will relate well to many young readers."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2008"Each informative, well-written book . . . is a great update for collections housing older material on national parks."School Library Journal, Fall 2008 Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-091-0 List Price: $37.27 Discount Price: $27.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble