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Ironically, sawgrass cladium jamaicense is not a true grass. Everglades project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Sawgrass dominates the grasses growing in the everglades, covering thousands of acres of marsh from the kissimmee river to florida bay. It is a history of the region, as well as a natural history primer. Marjory stoneman douglas published a very successful book. Nov 19, 2010 as the water, which runs to an average depth of 3 feet 1 meter, passes through the sawgrass, the current causes the grass to sway, thus giving rise to the everglades nickname, river of grass. The swamp book by michael grunwald official publisher. This is the best way to have fun in this incredible area that is completely unique. The consistent everglades flooding is fed by the extensive kissimmee, caloosahatchee, miami, myakka, and peace rivers in central florida. River of grass had an original print run of 7500 copies including the limited copies and was published on november 6, 1947. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more.
The grass, actually considered a sedge, features needlesharp leaves that grow up to 6 feet or more in height. Unfortunately, polutants from the cities and agricultural areas bordering the everglades also find their way into the everglades. Marjory stoneman douglas author, michael grunwald afterword. The endangered everglades crabgrass digitaria paucifolia. River of grass lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Known as the river of grass, the huge areas of saw grass extend as far as the eye can see. A treasured classic of nature writing first published over 50 years ago this book launched. The everglades ebook charlotte mecklenburg library. River of grass full collection, read the everglades. It sold out by christmas 1947 and a second printing of 5000 copies was quickly produced.
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Nov 15, 2016 the everglades, americas wetland, is an incredible place, but its also under threat. River of grass is a nonfiction book written by marjory stoneman douglas in 1947. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. By the late twentieth century, her name and her classic the everglades. Sep 01, 2007 before 1947, when marjory stoneman douglas named the everglades a river of grass, most people considered the area worthless.
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