Everglades Wildguide Handbook 143

"Everglades Wildguide" by Jean Craighead George is a nature guide that uncovers the secrets of Florida's Everglades National Park. It examines the park's collection of plant and animal life, much of which can’t be found anywhere else in the country. The guide starts by introducing the landscape of the Everglades, talking about mangrove swamps, cypress areas, and pine forests. It clarifies how water, fire, and the earth interact there, noting how each part helps create a home for a multitude of wild creatures. This book also helps visitors understand and appreciate the park, showing the beauty and how its existence is at risk.