The young naturalist's guide to Florida

This enticing book for young readers is now available in a newly designed and updated edition. It’s more kid-friendly with more fun activities. A lot of things have happened to the nature of Florida. Many numbers have been brought up to date—the numbers of exotic species, of endangered species, even new-found species.

Some new chapters have been added—one on rivers and lakes that highlights some of the things we’ve done wrong, such as dredging the Kissimmee River, and some of the things we’re trying to do to make things right, such as making the Kissimmee River crooked again. And one on global warming. What will happen to Florida if the ocean rises? What should we do about it?

There’s a new chapter on the nature at the Space Center. NASA and other Space Center companies have saved as much of the natural habitats of the huge complex as possible, so it’s a good place to visit for more than just the space museum.

This new edition provides up-to-date information about Florida’s wonderful natural places and the plants and creatures that live here—many of which are found nowhere else in the United States. Learn about careers in the environmental field and how to help protect Florida’s beautiful places.

Kids will discover natural Florida by seeing and doing!