Crowley County Combined Library

"The Everglades are unique among the national parks for their warm wetlands. Everglades National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." -- Publisher's website.

An introduction to Everglades National Park, discussing the park's plants, animals, ecosystems, and other topics.

This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the formation of the marsh known as the Everglades, the community of plants and animals found in the Everglades, the Native Americans of the Everglades, and today's restoration plan to protect this ecosystem.

Describes the Florida Everglades, the evolution of this unique area, and the impact humans have had on its once-abundant life forms.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues of the Everglades"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Everglades National Park, including history, wildlife, and places of interest.

"An exploration of Everglades National Park, including how its wetlands-rich landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the bus route called Tram Road"--Provided by publisher.

The Everglades National Park is made up of several kinds of wetland habitats. Everglade habitats include sawgrass marshes, cypress swamps, and mangrove forests. This fascinating book will introduce children to the plants and animals that make the Everglades their home including the most famous resident, the alligator! Topics include: kinds of wetlands, weather, how plants make food, how animals find food and water, where animals live, a food chain,...

Explores the beauty, dangers, and uniqueness of American national parks, which includes Yosemite, Yellowstone, Denali, the Everglades, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, and locations in Hawaii; and discusses the wildlife, landscapes, and other related topics.

Over 12 Hours Of Our Nation's Greatest Treasures! In 1872 President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law our nation s first National Park, Yellowstone. The purpose was to preserve the breathtaking scenery and the wildlife within the historic landscape. Since then, other significant pieces of land and sea have been designated as National Parks, in hopes to conserve the past and present glory of each unique ecosystem. Now you can journey through the ecology,...