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Author:

Connors, Kathleen, author.

Title:

Everglades National Park / by Kathleen Connors.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Gareth Stevens Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

24 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Everglades National Park (Fla.)--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Contents:

A special park -- One and only -- Settlement and misuse -- Establishing the park -- Water everywhere -- Animal party -- Protect -- Natural fun -- Wet and dry.

Summary:

Everglades National Park was established in 1934 to protect one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. From hardwood forests to the estuarine habitat of Florida Bay, the many habitats in the park are home to about 1,000 species of plants and hundreds of Animal species, some of which are endangered. Readers learn the parks history and roots in conservation through the social studies and science content included in the main text. Colorful photographs show the parks beauty up close, enhancing reader interest through the rare and fascinating flora and fauna of the Everglades.

Series:

Road trip: national parks

ISBN:

1482416794 (pbk.)
9781482416794 (pbk.)
1482416786 (library binding)
9781482416787 (library binding)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)907272130

LCCN:

2015473629

Locations:

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

LASX353 -- CAL Community School District Library (Latimer)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)