The Everglades
Subtitle: the largest marsh in the United States
By: Nancy Furstinger
Series: Wonders of the world; Wonders of the world (AV² by Weigl)
Publisher: AV2 by Weigl
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781621274735; 9781621274797
Subjects: Natural history; AV2 books; Juvenile literature
Description: This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the formation of the marsh known as the Everglades, the community of plants and animals found in the Everglades, the Native Americans of the Everglades, and today's restoration plan to protect this ecosystem.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: A river of grass; title: A trip back in time; title: Changing the flow; title: Everglades ecosystems; title: A park in danger; title: Animals on the brink; title: The big picture; title: People of the Everglades; title: Everglades timeline; title: Key issue : water conflicts; title: Natural attractions; title: A natural heritage; title: What have you learned?; title: Activity : see the difference.