"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Florida"--
Readers journey through Florida as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Florida.
Jacquelyn Dowd Hall. Revolt Against Chivalry: Jessie Daniel Ames and the Woman's Campaign Against Lynching. New York: Columbia University Press, 1979. John Paul Jones. “Florida's Cavern City,” Florida Living (July 1986), pp. 6–13.
Provides an overview of Florida history, from pre-history to the present.
The story of Florida, the 27th state of the Union, has been characterized by continuous growth.
In this new updated edition the author presents 74 of his favorites—17 of them are new to this edition, and the rest have been completely updated.
Introduces the diverse places, animals, plants, and people of the Sunshine State, from the centuries-old homes and forts of Pensacola to the tiny Key deer that chew on mangroves on Big Pine Key.
Juan Ponce de Leon was a young soldier in Spain when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the New World.
... and I extend warm thanks for their help to Jennifer M. Frastai, city manager administrator; Shari Canada, ... Our friends at the Hallandale Beach Rotary Club, including but not limited to Helmut Meissner and Robert Friedman, ...
Finalist for the 2004 National Book Award Florida is the portrait of the artist as a young woman, an orphan's story full of loss and wonder, a familiar tale...
Featuring more than 100 still photographs from movies, as well as filmographies by year and genre, the book is an encyclopedic resource for movie fans and anyone interested in Florida popular culture.