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Florida
by Sandra Friend
Charlesbridge, 2004
The author introduces the diverse places, animals, plants, and people of the Sunshine State.
Florida Facts and Symbols
by Emily McAuliffe
Capstone, 1997
This collection of facts about the Sunshine State includes maps and places to visit.
Swampland
by Brian E. Ableman
Children's, 1998
An exploration of the plant and animal life of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Wild and Swampy
by Jim Arnosky
Harper, 2000
The authors use pictures and text to introduce readers to the creatures of the swamp.
Crocodiles and Alligators
by Seymour Simon
Harper, 2001
The author discusses the similarities and distinctions of crocodiles and alligators.
The Southeast: Its History and People
National Geographic, 2003
A guide takes readers back in time to discover how the southeastern United States came to be.
Florida
by Barbara A. Somervill
Children's Press, 2001
This book profiles Florida's geography, history, people, landmarks, natural resources, and government.
All Around Florida: Regions and Resources
by Bob Knotts
Heinemann, 2002
An overview of Florida's geographic regions, resources, landforms, industries, climate, and transportation.
Everglades: Buffalo Tiger and the River of Grass
by Peter Lourie
Boyds Mills, 1998
Buffalo Tiger, a Miccosukee Indian, takes the author on a tour of the Pa-hay-okee, or the Everglades.
The Young Naturalist's Guide to Florida
by Peggy Lantz
Pineapple Press, 1998
An exploration of Florida's most interesting natural features and creatures.
The Everglades and the Gulf Coast
by Daniel Blaustein
Benchmark, 2000
More than a tour of the Everglades, this book examines how the ecosystem works.
The Great Mystery: Myths of Native America
by Neil Philip
Clarion, 2001
Extensive retellings and explanations of Native American myths and legends.
The Timucua Indians: A Native American Detective Story
by Kelley Weitzel
University Press of Florida, 2000
An overview of the history, language, customs, and daily life of northern Florida's Timucua Indians.
The Tale of the Swamp Rat
by Carter Crocker
Philomel, 2003
The rich history, ecology, and legend of a Florida swamp come to life in this tale of a young swamp rat's journey.
Panther: Shadow of the Swamp
by Jonathan London
Candlewick, 2000
Poetic text tells of how a female Florida panther searches for food for her cubs.
My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Simon & Schuster, 2000
The Southeast and the Everglades are included in this collection of American poetry.
A Braid of Lives
by Neil Philip
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Native Americans of the Southeast are included in this book of personal remembrances.
Weather Legends
by Carole Garbuny Vogel
Millbrook, 2001
These Native American tales reflect how weather in different regions affects people.
The Young People's Atlas of the United States
by James Harrison
Kingfisher, 1996
United States regions and states are profiled, including state symbols and statistics.
The Early People of Florida
by Eva Deutsch Costabel
Atheneum, 1993
The author chronicles the history of Florida's inhabitants thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived until Florida became a state in 1845.
The Florida Water Story: From Raindrops to the Sea
by Wendy Hale
Pineapple Press, 1998
Readers learn how the water cycle affects the plants and animals in Florida's oceans, coral reefs, coastlines, and wetlands.
Native Americans in Florida
by Kevin McCarthy
Pineapple Press, 1999
This book gives detailed descriptions of 185 archaeological sites on the Native American Heritage Trail.
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Through the National Park Service's Web site, www.nps.gov, you can find information about our nation's parks.