The Used Book Lovers Guide To The South Atlantic States PDF Download

Trace a line from Baltimore to Miami: that's an outline of the South Atlantic Coast ecoregion, more than one thousand miles long and as many as three hundred miles wide, from the coast to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Within these boundaries is a natural heritage as rich as the celebrated history of the South. What makes the Southeast unique? What are the plants, animals, and habitats that belong to this region alone? This book's stories, poems, essays, and historical accounts were selected to showcase the region's natural diversity and feature children as protagonists. Hear the call of owls in Atlanta, feel the thump of waves along the Florida coast, or the tug of a fishing line on Chesapeake Bay. With tales of building forts in Georgia, flying kites in South Carolina, fossil hunting in Virginia, and exploring the beach in Maryland, this book introduces the region's habitats, plants, animals, weather, and the people who have lived there. For newcomers or longtime residents. The South Atlantic Coast and Piedmont provides a memorable guide to the region, as well as a list of natural areas to visit. Book jacket.