Nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a peninsula surrounded by tropical waters. Popular with tourists seeking sand and sun, the state is also home to a varied landscape and plenty of cultural diversity. This fact-filled title covers Florida’s landscape, people, and history. Profiles highlight a famous face and common animal, while other features present a history of Florida’s native peoples, show off wildlife range maps, and more. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to explore the great state of Florida!
FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR From the universally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Furies and Matrix Florida is a "superlative" book (Boston ...
"Take an A-Z tour of Florida! Go on an alphabetized trip around the Sunshine State and discover its marvelous plants, animals, foods, and places."--Page [4] of cover.
Jane Landers draws on a wealth of untapped primary sources, opening a new vista on the black experience in America and enriching our understanding of the powerful links between race relations and cultural custom.
A selection of plants that meet the criteria to grow well in South Florida, with pictures and text that give general information about each plant, how they are cared for, and the conditions required for optimum growth.
"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Florida"--
How many kinds live in Florida? Are the pretty ones easy to grow in my garden? This is the first book on Florida's bromeliads and will appeal to both scientists and general readers interested in the state and its unique flora.
Take a tour of the most amazing landmarks and cities in Florida! God Bless Florida will show readers how special their state is and how God made such a wonderful place for us to live.
Offers a comprehensive look at the history of the state of Florida, from its discovery, exploration, and settlement through its becoming a state, to notable events in the early twenty-first century.
FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR From the universally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Furies and Matrix Florida is a "superlative" book (Boston ...
The powerful and engaging story of these remarkable people is brought to life in Images of America: Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Southern Florida.