"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.

Winner of the 2005 Klinger Book Award Presented by The Society for Economic Botany. Florida Ethnobotany provides a cross-cultural examination of how the states native plants have been used by its various peoples. This compilation includes common names of plants in their historical sequence, weaving together what was formerly esoteri

This book is designed to help you fend for yourself and your companions while in Florida's wild areas. It can lead to greater enjoyment of your wilderness adventures and help bring you home safely every time. Included are the priorities of wilderness survival, navigation techniques, wildlife awareness, and safeguards for the wilds of Florida.

Have fun helping your child learn the letters of the alphabet with this Ohio alphabet book. This book introduces young readers to the shapes and sounds of the letters of the alphabet in a fun jaunt through the Buckeye State. In ABC Ohio, children will build their vocabulary and learn about Indiana's state bird, tree, flower, and landmarks. A friendly ducky guides children through the book, hiding somewhere on each spread. With sturdy pages and rounded corners, ABC Ohio is durable and safe for lots of learning fun.

"A significant contribution to our knowledge of Florida geology. . . . A state-of-the-art volume that will serve as a model for other university presses to follow."--Paul A. Thayer, University of North Carolina, Wilmington "A marvelous and timely overview of the geology of Florida . . . assembled by some of the state's best geoscientists."--Henry T. Mullins, Syracuse University The first comprehensive geology of the state of Florida published in over thirty years, this volume brings together leading geoscience authorities from academia, state and federal geological surveys, and private industry in a liberally illustrated, up-to-date summary and analysis. Early chapters introduce the origin and development of the unique landscape of the Florida peninsula and panhandle. Succeeding chapters cover geomorphology, stratigraphy, plate tectonics, petrology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, geologic history, economic geology, coastal and marine geology, and environmental geology. With the longest coastline of any state except Alaska and a geology noted for its rich fossil record and abundance of living coral reefs, mineral deposits, springs, and sinkholes, Florida's identity--past, present, and future--is linked intrinsically to its landscape. The definitive reference for that landscape, The Geology of Florida illustrates the importance of basic geological research and its application to issues facing a society that places increasing demands upon its physical world. Anthony F. Randazzo is professor of geology at the University of Florida and author of numerous articles in Sedimentary Geology, Journal of Sedimentary Petrology, American Scientist, and others. Douglas S. Jones is curator and chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at the Florida Museum of Natural History and author of numerous articles in Nature, Geology, Science, and others.

First of eight proposed volumes on the more than 3,800 vascular plants known to occur growing wild in the state.

From manatees to mermaids, Florida's Indigenous peoples to the Daytona 500, this state ABC book for children F is for Florida combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience. This book covers subjects important or significant to Floridians and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Florida's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Florida” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Florida alphabet.

My Florida Alphabet is not just another alphabet. Join Big Al, the tugboat, as he chugs through Florida from A to Z. And sing along, performing the gestures for each letter. Research continues to prove that adding movement, music, and rhythm facilitates learning. The authors have used this method in their classrooms with fast and amazing results. Includes a CD of “My Florida Alphabet" song.

Welcome to Florida! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Sunshine State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Florida is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("The smallest post office in the United States is a tiny building in the Everglades") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

"This book is the first to apply the new discipline of evolutionary fire ecology to a particular region: Florida and the southeastern coastal plain."--Publisher's description.