Crowley County Combined Library

Full-color photographs and text document the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades, describing its unique plant and animal life and efforts to reverse the environmental abuse in the area.

Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you about the Florida Everglades and his experiences there. Over forty photos bring this fascinating region to life! From the American alligator of the freshwater marsh to the West Indian manatee of the Florida Bay, kids will love learning about the captivating plants and animals in the Everglades.

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

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,...