Summary
Everglades National Park in southern Florida was the first U.S. national park to protect an ecosystem rather than an area of geological or cultural significance. Loaded with images and fun facts, this eBook covers the park's history, geography and geology, key features, and flora and fauna as well as tips for planning a visit, a list of further resources, and an introduction with a brief history of the national park system.
About the Author(s)
Jon Sterngass is the author of First Resorts: Pursuing Pleasure at Saratoga Springs, Newport, and Coney Island (2001). He has written more than forty young adult books, including biographies of José Marti, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Anne Frank, Geronimo, and Crazy Horse for Chelsea House. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Jon Sterngass has a B.A. in history from Franklin and Marshall College, an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in medieval history, and a Ph.D. from City University of New York in nineteenth-century U.S. history. He has lived in Saratoga Springs, New York, for twenty-three years with his wife, Karen Weltman, and sons Eli and Aaron.