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Where are the Everglades? / by Nico Medina ; illustrated Gregory Copeland.

Medina, Nico, 1982- (author.). Copeland, Gregory (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Long before the Everglades became one of the largest wetlands in the world and a national park, it was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Across millions of years, sea levels dropped, the land below surfaced, and the area transformed into a thriving environment for unique plants and animals like mangrove forests and the Florida panther. By the mid-1800s, most of the indigenous people living in the Everglades had been killed or forced off the land. By 1900, Florida had become the nation's twenty-seventh state and had begun draining the Everglades to create land for farms and cities. With the loss of so much of the wetlands, native plants and animals began to die off. Although the Everglades is protected today, it still faces several challenges, including rising sea levels and pollution. The Everglades, often called the "River of Grass," is truly a natural treasure, and its history teaches us about the importance of taking care of our environment"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593754962
  • ISBN: 0593754964
  • ISBN: 9780593754979
  • ISBN: 0593754972
  • ISBN: 9798896593652
  • Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, chart, maps ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes fold-out map and timeline.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
Formatted Contents Note:
Where are the Everglades? -- The rise of Florida -- River of grass -- A unique ecosystem -- The shell collectors -- The Seminole wars -- Drain the swamp! -- Protecting the Everglades -- Restoring the Everglades.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.
Subject:
Everglades City (Fla.) > History > Juvenile literature.
Everglades (Fla.) > Environmental conditions > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 30 of 34 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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