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Alden,
Peter, Rick Cech and Gil Nelson. National
Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida,
New York, Alfred A Knopf, 1998. Includes complete information on
the geology, fossils, wildlife habitats, and ecology of Florida,
as well as the state's flora, mammals, reptiles, fishes and other
life forms. Illustrated with 1,500 photographs, drawings and maps.
Ashton, Ray, and Patricia Sawyer Ashtonl. Handbook of Reptiles
and Amphibians of Florida, Miami: Windward Publishing Co., 1991.
Carr, Archie. A Naturalist in Florida, a Celebration of Eden.
Yale University Press. 1996, paperback.
Carr, Archie. The Handbook of Turtles. Ithaca: Cornstock
Publishing Associates. 1995.
Conant, Roger. A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of
Eastern and Central North America. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
1991, 3rd edition.
DeLoach, Ned. Ned DeLoach's Diving Guide to Underwater Florida.
Jacksonville: New World Publications, 1997, 9th edition.
Dietz, Tim. The Call of the Siren: Manatees and Dugongs,
Fulcrum Publishing, 1992, paperback.
Gannon, Michael V., editor. The New History of Florida. Gainesville:
University Press of Florida, 1996.
Humann,
Paul and Ned DeLoach. Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life: Florida,
Caribbean, and Bahamas. Jacksonville: New World Publications,
1995.
Kale, Herbert, and David Maehr. Florida's Birds: A Handbook and
Reference. Sarasota: Pineapple Press, 1990.
Kaufman, Kenn. Lives of North American Birds. Houghton Mifflin,
November 1996.
Kingsbury, John. 200 Conspicuous, Unusual, or Economically Important
Tropical Plants of the Caribbean. Bullbrier Press, 1998, paperback.
Larson, Ron. Swamp Song: A Natural History of Florida Swamps.
University Press of Florida, 1995, paperback.
Livington, Robert J. (Editor). The Rivers of Florida (Ecological
Studies, Vol. 83). 1994
Manatees. Cousteau Society, 1993.
Miller, John. Florida Stories: Tales from the Tropics. San
Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993. A vibrant collection of essays,
poems and stories, reflecting the tropical allure, Latin flavor,
and vitality of Florida. Writers include Elmore Leonard, Tennessee
Williams, Ernest Hemingway, and others.
Muir, John. A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf. Sierra Club,
1992, paperback.
O'Keefe, M. Timothy. Manatees: Our Vanishing Mermaids. 1995,
Larsen's Outdoor Publishing. An in-depth overview of nature's strangest-looking,
gentlest mammals. Manatees inhabit both Hemispheres, but are easiest
to find in Florida. The book covers eight Florida locations where
families can see manatees in freshwater springs or in captivity
at some of the nature attractions. It also describes why manatees
may be living fossils, their unique life cycle, and much more. A
delightful photo essay of 15 pages offers exquisite underwater views
of this mammal's feeding manners and morals.
O'Keefe, M. Timothy. If I Were A Manatee, A Coloring And Activity
Book. 2001, Larsen's Outdoor Publishing. This brand new book
is great for kids and covers all aspects of manatee life in a fun
and entertaining way. Coloring plates and trivia puzzles will teach
your child about conservation and various aspects of a manatee's
life.
Perry, Carol. Florida Gulf Coast, 2nd edition. Emeryville,
CA: Avalon Travel Publishing, 2000. This reasonably priced Travel/Smart
guide makes a helpful lightweight travel-planning companion. Good
maps, clear text, rated activities, accommodations, and restaurants
for all major regions of the Gulf Coast.
Perry, John, and Jane Greverus Perry. The Nature of Florida.
Athens: University of Georgia Press, 1998. The authors, both naturalists,
trace the natural history of Florida from its origins under the
sea to present-day concerns about endangered species.
Pritchard, Peter C.H. Fishes: In Rare and Endangered Biota of
Florida. 1978. Carter R. Gilbert, Editor. Gainesville: University
Press of Florida.
Reep, Roger L. and Robert K. Bonde. The Florida Manatee Biology and Conservation. 2006. University Press of Florida.
Reynolds, John E., and Daniel K. Odell. Manatees and Dugongs.
1991. New York: Facts on File.
Ripple, Jeff. Manatees and Dugongs of the World. 1999. Stillwater:
Voyageur Press, Inc.
Rosemand, Jack C., G.L. Faulkner, C.W. Hendry, Jr., and R.W. Hull.
Springs of Florida, 977. Bulletin 31 revised. Tallahassee:
Florida Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey.
Stamm, Douglas R. The Springs of Florida. 1994. Pineapple
Press, Inc.
Zach, Paul, Editor. Insight Guide to Florida. Maspeth, NY:
Langenscheidt, 1998. Over 300 color photographs capture the landscape,
sights, and people of Florida, while informative essays explore
the state's history, environment, and people.
Zeiller, Warren. Introducing the Manatee. 1992, Hard Cover,
151 Pages. University Press of Florida.
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