"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Everglades ecosystem in Florida. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals and plants that inhabit this unique wetland area. Simple graphs show how much the Everglades have changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
Mission to the Everglades -- Field journal day 1: Lake Okeechobee -- Field journal day 2: Shark Valley -- Field journal day 3: Florida Bay -- Field journal day 4: Flamingo to Pearl Bay via Coot Bay -- Field journal day 5: Pearl Bay to Shark River -- Field journal day 6: Shark River to Harney River via Graveyard Creek -- Field journal day 7: Harney River to Broad River via Nightmare -- Field journal day 8: Broad River to Willy Willy -- Field journal day 9: Willy Willy to Plate Creek -- Field journal day 10: Plate Creek to Sunday Bay -- Field journal day 11: Sunday Bay to Everglades City -- Final report -- Your turn -- Glossary.
