Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean

Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean
Author: David W. Nellis
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781561641918

Helps to identify the birds seen along the coast and presents their characteristics, ecological niche, the high degree of specialization they have developed, and their demanding habitat .

Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean

Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean
Author: David W. Nellis
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1994
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781561640560

Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.

Florida A to Z

Florida A to Z
Author: Susan Jane Ryan
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2003
Genre: Alphabet
ISBN: 1561642495

Reveals Florida's people, places, animals, history, and other characteristics through a collection of brief descriptions for each letter of the alphabet.

The Florida Quiz Book

The Florida Quiz Book
Author: Hollee Temple
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2006-11-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 156164840X

Do you know: How many acres of Florida's remaining natural areas have become infested with non-native plant species? Where is Estero Bay? What is the penalty for violating federal manatee protection laws? What river disappears underground in O'Leno State Park and re-emerges above ground in River Rise State Park? Learn this and more in this fun-filled guide to the little-known facts of Florida.

Birding

Birding
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2004
Genre: Bird watching
ISBN:

Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico

Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico
Author: Edwin S. Iversen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1561647470

Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico is a guide for accident prevention and first aid. There are sections on: Species that bite, such as sharks, barracuda, moray eels, alligators and crocodiles, octopi, and sea lice Species that sting, such as jellyfish, stingrays, fire worms, fire coral, cone shells, sea urchins, and bony fishes Species dangerous to eat, from cholera, paralytic shellfish poisoning, red tide, parasites, and ciguatera Pests that harm swimmers, such as various algae, bacteria, and parasites Toxic mucus-secreting species, such as sponges, fishes, and marine toads Fish beak and processing injuries, such as flying fish, billfish, swordfish, and shark skin Human/animal interactions at modern tourist attractions

Florida's Birds

Florida's Birds
Author: David S. Maehr
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1561646725

This illustrated guide to Florida's birds includes full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions of each species, and covers such topics as exotic and endangered species; bird conservation and study; finding, attracting, and feeding birds, bird problems, and the care of sick and injured birds.

American Reference Books Annual, 2002

American Reference Books Annual, 2002
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2002-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781563089114

This source of information on comtemporary American reference works is intended for the library and information community. It has nearly 1600 descriptive and evaluative entries, and reviews material from more than 300 publishers in nearly 500 subject areas. It should help the user keep abreast of reference publications in all fields, answer everyday questions and build up reference collections.

Life along the Inner Coast

Life along the Inner Coast
Author: Robert L. Lippson
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2009-11-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0807898597

For decades, marine scientists Robert and Alice Jane Lippson have traveled the rivers, backwaters, sounds, bays, lagoons, and inlets stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Keys aboard their trawler, Odyssey. The culmination of their leisurely journeys, Life along the Inner Coast is a guide to the plants, animals, and habitats found in one of the most biologically diverse regions on the planet. It is a valuable resource for naturalists, students, and anyone who lives or vacations along the Atlantic inner coast. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press