Everglades Wildguide
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- 22 maart 2024
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Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George was born in a family of naturalists. Her father, mother, brothers, aunts and uncles were students of nature. On weekends they camped in the woods near their Washington, D.C. home, climbed trees to study owls, gathered edible plants and made fish hooks from twigs. Her first pet was a turkey vulture. In third grade she began writing and hasn't stopped yet. She has written over 100 books.
Her book, Julie of the Wolves won the prestigious Newbery Medal, the American Library Association's award for the most distinguished contribution to literature for children, l973. My Side of the Mountain, the story of a boy and a falcon surviving on a mountain together, was a 1960 Newbery Honor Book. She has also received 20 other awards.
She attended Penn State University graduating with a degree in Science and Literature. In the 1940s she was a reporter for The Washington Post and a member of the White House Press Corps. After her children were born she returned to her love of nature and brought owls, robins, mink, sea gulls, tarantulas - 173 wild animals into their home and backyard. These became characters in her books and, although always free to go, they would stay with the family until the sun changed their behavior and they migrated or went off to seek partners of their own kind.
When her children, Twig, Craig and Luke, were old enough to carry their own backpacks, they all went to the animals. They climbed mountains, canoed rivers, hiked deserts. Her children learned about nature and Jean came home and to write books. Craig and Luke are now environmental scientists and Twig writes children's books, too.
One summer Jean learned that the wolves were friendly, lived in a well-run society and communicated with each other in wolf talk -- sound, sight, posture, scent and coloration. Excited to learn more, she took Luke and went to the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory in Barrow, Alaska, where scientists were studying this remarkable animal. She even talked to the wolves in their own language. With that Julie of the Wolves was born. A little girl walking on the vast lonesome tundra outside Barrow, and a magnificent alpha male wolf, leader of a pack in Denali National Park were the inspiration for the characters in the book. Years later, after many requests from her readers, she wrote the sequels, Julie and Julie's Wolf Pack.
She is still traveling and coming home to write. In the last decade she has added two beautiful new dimensions to her words beautiful full-color picture book art by Wendell Minor and others and - music. Jean is collaborating with award-winning composer, Chris Kubie to bring the sounds of nature to her words.
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"Everglades Wildguide" is an immersive and informative exploration crafted by Jean Craighead George. Within its pages, readers embark on a captivating journey through the unique ecosystem of the Everglades, one of the most iconic and biodiverse regions in the United States.
As an expert naturalist and acclaimed author, George brings her passion for wildlife and conservation to life in this comprehensive guidebook. Through vivid descriptions, stunning photography, and insightful commentary, she invites readers to discover the wonders of the Everglades, from its vast sawgrass prairies to its lush mangrove forests.
The "Everglades Wildguide" serves as an invaluable companion for adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and conservationists alike. It offers practical tips for exploring the region responsibly, including guidance on wildlife viewing, hiking trails, and canoeing routes. Additionally, George provides fascinating insights into the ecology, history, and cultural significance of the Everglades, shedding light on its diverse array of plant and animal species and the efforts to protect and preserve this fragile ecosystem.
More than just a field guide, "Everglades Wildguide" is a celebration of the natural world and a call to action to safeguard its beauty and biodiversity for future generations. Through her eloquent prose and deep reverence for the Everglades, Jean Craighead George inspires readers to forge a deeper connection with nature and become stewards of this remarkable wilderness.
Whether you're planning a visit to the Everglades or simply wish to learn more about this remarkable ecosystem from the comfort of your home, "Everglades Wildguide" is an essential companion that will enrich your understanding and appreciation of one of America's most treasured natural landscapes.
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