Everglades Wildguide by Jean Craighead George
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"Everglades Wildguide" by Jean Craighead George is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This detailed handbook explores the unique natural history of Everglades National Park in Florida, highlighting its diverse plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the United States. It serves as both an informative resource and a guide for visitors wishing to understand and appreciate this subtropical ecosystem. The opening of the
guide immerses readers in the rich ecology of the Everglades, describing its various landscapes such as the mangrove swamp, cypress heads, and pinelands. The text elaborates on the interplay between water, fire, and soil dynamics, emphasizing the importance of each ecosystem component. George aims to illustrate how these interconnected environments support myriad wildlife while also shedding light on human impacts that threaten this delicate balance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the Everglades' unrivaled biodiversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | George, Jean Craighead, 1919-2012 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Fraser, Betty |
| Title |
Everglades Wildguide Handbook 143 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Florida -- Everglades |
| Subject | Everglades National Park (Fla.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54970 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 772 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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