Great Outdoors Publishing Catalog
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Great Outdoors Publishing Catalog
e r G oors Publishin d t u O g at Co . Creating Books Since 1913 Phone: (800) 869-6609 2015 www.floridabooks.com Fish & FISHING Snook Kingdom George "Grif" Griffin "Snook are the funnest fish that swim," says Grif. Fun to watch under pier lights as they smash passing minnows. Fun to hook and lose as they leap and shake their heads. Fun to land, to put in the net, to put back in the water to be caught another day. And yes, fun to eat, too. This essential guide to snookery tells where to find the wily Centropomus undecimalis (and cousins), what bait and lures to use, and most important—how to think like a snook. It includes 22 snookin’ hot spots—11 on each coast. Size 8.5" x 11", 128 pages, Florida’s Fabulous Fishes Gary Cochran This addition to the “fabulous” series features awesome photography of deep-sea and inshore denizens, by Doug Perrine and a host of other underwater photographers. More than 500 freshwater and marine species are pictured and described, and are organized according to taxonomic order. Size 9" x 12", 132 pages, color photos throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-22-6 Order Number: GOV232 $16.95 b&w photos, line illustrations, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0137-1 Order Number: GO371 $9.95 Freshwater Fish of Florida Dave Bosanko Florida Fishes Rube Allyn This tackle box-sized book will help you identify 142 of the most common saltwater fish found in Florida waters. Get a copy for yourself and one for a lucky visiting fisherman from "up north." Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages, b&w and color illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0122-7 Order Number: GO227 $6.95 How to Make and Mend Cast Nets Ted Dahlem This favorite how-to book has diagrams and charts to help you repair your cast net or make a custom one. It tells how to construct monofilament and nylon nets, both from scratch and using machine-made netting. Modifications to the basic net plan include patterns for skirt net, panel net, and Spanish cast net. It also has complete instructions for making a mesh hammock—the perfect place to stretch out for a snooze while those mullet sizzle in the smoker. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 96 pages, b&w photos and line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0612-3 Order Number: GO123 Size 4.4" x 6", 184 pages, color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1591-93218-5 Order Number: GOV491 $13.95 Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Dave Bosanko Make identifying sport fish in the Gulf of Mexico simple! You'll be the envy of your fishing party when you show off this convenient, easy-to-use field guide. Beautiful, full-color illustrations and comparisons to similar species ensure that you'll make accurate identifications, and the fascinating details will supplement the knowledge of even the most seasoned fisherman. Plus, the book's waterproof pages make it safe to take anywhere. For your next fishing expedition, be sure to pack this field guide! Size: 4.5” x 6”. 200 pages. Full color. Paperback. ISBN-13: 987-1-59193-254-8 Order Number: GOV551 $13.95 $6.95 Saltwater Fishing Shark: Lord of the Sea Robert Anderson Sandra D. Romashko Where, how, when to fish, whether you aim to bring home your dinner or land a fighting game fish. Tackle, tides, temperature, and other factors make the difference, and knowing the optimum conditions increases your chances of success. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 120 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7001-1 ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0136-4 Order Number: GO364 2 This fact-filled book includes detailed, accurate illustrations and quick comparisons for easily identifying the freshwater fish you catch. Statespecific data on range and habitat supplement the fascinating information presented for each species of fish. The waterproof pages make this field guide safe to take with you on shore, in the boat or on the dock. $7.95 www.floridabooks.com A c o mp l e t e w o rk a b o u t t h e n a t u r e, habits, facts, and folklore surrounding the mysterious and incredible shark, this book includes color and black and white photos and illustrations. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. Order Number: WW-0011 $4.95 Fish & FISHING Fish Florida Saltwater Boris Arnov Information about habitat and habits of more than 35 of Florida anglers’ favorite fishes. Has illustrated riggings, fishing maps, lists of lures, baits, fish illustrations for quick identification, and discusses effective use of chum. For each fish, the following is given: where and when to fish, what tackle to use, fishing techniques for various situations, and pertinent fishing regulations. Size 6" x 9", 232 pages, line illustrations, maps. ISBN-13: 978-0-88415-002-2 Order Number: GOV192 $14.95 Bass In Depth Bob McNally Fly fishermen, bait-casters, spin fishermen, trollers, novices and experts will find this reader-friendly bass book valuable wherever they try for America’s number one gamefish. It’s divided into two sections, simply titled "Where to Find Bass" and "How to Catch Them." Detailed illustrations and quick-read sidebars pack its 26 informative chapters. Size 6" x 9", 288 pages, b&w photos and line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-9646265-0-8 Order Number: GOV121 $19.95 Complete Book of Baits, Rigs & Tackle Vic Dunaway This is the 15th edition of a classic that’s now been in print for over 20 years. Fishing legend and Florida Sportsman senior editor Vic Dunaway tells exactly what is needed to get rigged and ready to catch fish. The eye-catching cover ties it in with the other books in the series. Size 5.25" x 8.25", 240 pages, b&w photos and line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-936240-24-4 Order Number: GOV164 $16.95 Sport Fish of Florida Vic Dunaway This book not only has detailed art of 231 species of fish that an angler might catch or use for bait in Florida, it also includes specific tips, hints and biological information compiled by Vic Dunaway in over half a century of Florida fishing. Gives food value, distinguishing features, average and record sizes, Florida ranges, habitats, game qualities, and angling methods. Size 5.25" x 8.25", 256 pages, color illustrations throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-936240-16-9 Order Number: GOV390 $16.95 BEST SELLER Handbook of Saltwater Fishes: Atlantic Gulf & Caribbean Sandra D. Romashko Identified in this book are the fish most commonly caught in the western Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Included with the description and illustration of each fish is information on its size, color, habits, range, season, best fishing methods, baits, and food value. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7040-0 Order Number: WW-0402 $3.95 The Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing: How to Catch Striped Bass, Sharks, Tuna, Salmon, Ling Cod, and More Captain Al Ristori Every aspect of saltwater fishing to help both the novice and experienced angler succeed. The book covers: rod and reel selection, knots & rigging, conventional & flyfishing techniques, boats & electronics, and marine conservation. Sport Fish of the Gulf of Mexico Vic Dunaway Vic Dunaway’s newest book identifies everything an angler would want to catch in Gulf waters. Covers Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Mexico. Has the same information as Sport Fish of Florida, plus a state-by-state fishing survey. Size 5.25" x 8.25", 264 pages, color illustrations throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-936240-18-3 Order Number: GOV392 $16.95 Sport Fish of the Atlantic Vic Dunaway Nat ion a l ly a c c l a i m e d f i s h i n g aut h or Vic Dunaway answers all your questions in this meticulously illustrated book. This handy book features 238 species. Included for each fish are detailed ranges, habitats, game quality, food quality and record sizes. Also included are distinguishing features, common and scientific names, and sporting abilities. Size 5.25" x 8.25", 272 pages,color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-9362-4017-6 Order Number: GOV391 $16.95 Size 6.25" x 9.25", 161 pages, b&w photographs. ISBN-13: 978-1-61608-590-2 Order Number: GOV573 $19.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 3 Fish & FISHING How to Cook Your Catch Rube Allyn Now that you’ve caught it, how do you cook it? This book has some tasty suggestions — Redfish Chowder, Flaked Fish Cucumber Salad, Perch Jambalaya, Trout a la Rusa, Flounder in Wine Sauce. It has a variety of recipes for 22 kinds of fish you may bring home – from the lake, the ocean or the supermarket. Includes general cooking directions and illustrated cleaning instructions, too.Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages, illustrated. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0801-1 Order Number: GO01X $6.95 Fishing Florida Kris Thoemke This comprehensive guide to the Sunshine State’s best locations and tactics pinpoints 600 freshwater and saltwater fishing sites across the state. Access points, types of fish present, recommended fishing methods, traveling directions information phone numbers are all noted. Charts and tables track the monthly availability of key species throughout the year. Size 6" x 9", 400 pages, b&w photos, Penn Reels Reef Fishing Book Frank Sargeant This book reveals the secrets of top charter boat professionals for catching big grouper and snapper year ’round. Frank Sargeant, perhaps Florida’s best known outdoor writer, teaches all about rigging, tackle, boat outfitting and handling, whipping and landing the largest fish, even how to clean and cook your catch. Size 5.4" x 8.4", 160 pages, b&w photographs. ISBN-13: 978-0-936513-23-2 Order Number: GOV418$13.95 Where the Big Fish Are Jonathan London This book tells the story of two boys, one quick and ready, the other cautious and ready to quit. But when it comes to fishing, not even a hurricane can blow them off course. Size 10.5" x 9", hardcover with color dustjacket, color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-76360-922-1 Order Number: GOV438 $16.99 maps, line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-1-56044-231-8 Order Number: GOV196 $18.95 NEW EDITIONS Fish & Dive the Caribbean Fishing Regulations for the Gulf of Mexico Just a short hop from Florida, the Caribbean’s verdant, largely unpopulated islands and peaceful coves have colorful fish, azure-blue water and coral islands caressed by warm, salty breezes. This book has inside tips on the most productive fishing grounds and the most beautiful diving spots in the islands. - Compact guide folds out to become a waterproof yardstick with which to measure your catch. - Illustrations of all 40 species regulated in the Federal and State waters in the Gulf Provides size and bag limits for both Federal and state waters including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. - Indestructible lamination. Waterproof. Larry Larsen & M. Timothy O’Keefe Size 5.4" x 8.4", 192 pages, b&w photographs, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-936513-17-1 Order Number: GOV191 $11.95 BEST SELLER Wish for a Fish! Bonnie Worth The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick take an undersea voyage aboard the "S.S. Undersea Glubber! Traveling down from the Sunny Zone to the Dark Zone to the Trench at the bottom, Captain Cat and his crew get up close and personal with the different life forms found at each level of the ocean. Along the way, they meet sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, whales, and sea cucumbers, to name just a few! Size 6.8" x 9.2", 44 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-679-89116-1 Order Number: GOV501 $8.99 Folding Guides ID Cards Size: 4” x 9” folded, 4” x 36” unfolded. ISBN-13: 978-1-621260-92-9 Order Number: GOV528 $7.95 Fishing Regulations for the South Atlantic Folding Guides ID Cards - Compact guide folds out to become a waterproof yardstick with which to measure your catch. - Illustrations of all 50 species regulated in the Federal and State waters in the Southeast Atlantic Coast. Provides size and bag limits for both Federal and state waters including Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina. - Indestructible lamination - waterproof. Size: 4" x 9" folded, 4" x 36" unfolded. ISBN-13: 978-1-621260-93-6 Order Number: GOV529 $7.95 Perfect for boat or tackle box! 4 www.floridabooks.com Marine Life Dictionary of Seashore Life The Coral Reef A "beach dictionary" of seashore animals like jellyfish, barnacles, sea worms, sand dollars, sea cucumbers, starfish, crabs and sea horses. Tells where they live, what they do, what they look like. Great for all ages and loaded with adventure! Coral reefs are home to a wonderful assortment of colorful and fascinating creatures: tropical fish, sponges, corals, squid and octopi, eels, crabs and other crustaceans. Visit them in this book and you won’t even need a dive tank! Cricket Harris Size 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, illustrated. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0205-7 Order Number: GO057 $3.95 The Nature of Florida’s Beaches Including Sea Beans, Laughing Gulls and Mermaids’ Purses Cathy Katz The edge of the sea is a magical place, with birds and fish, turtles and crabs, plants and seashells. Remnants of undersea life wash upon the shore, mysterious objects to those of us who live on land and walk on two legs. In this book, learn all about the sea wrack, the beach, the shore and the dunes. Size 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, pen and ink illustrations throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1201-8 Order Number: GO018 $8.95 Beach Treasures of the Gulf Coast Jerry and Idaz Greenberg Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-913008-06-5 Order Number: GOV405 $9.95 Sharks, Skates, and Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico Folding Guides ID Cards - 35 shark species found inshore and offshore - 25 species of electric rays, stingrays, skates, and sawfish - Illustrations by Val Kells, well known illustrator and marine fish expert, co-author of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Maine to Texas - Indestructible lamination - waterproof Size: 4” x 9.25” folded, 24.5” x 9.25” unfolded. 13: 978-1-935380-31-3 Order Number: GOV530 ISBN- $7.95 The Living Dock Jack Rudloe Here, using pictures and non-technical text, the authors show what shells and other seashore creatures look like, on the beach. Forty-five species are included, with species accounts that give interesting details about the organisms that created the shells: what they eat, typical behaviors, predators, color variations, anatomical adaptations, reproductive methods, etc. Sometimes, a dock isn’t just a dock, it’s a habitat. The author’s floating dock nurtures an abundance of marine life. His dock supplies specimens to research and teaching institutions. This entertaining and educational book looks at the life histories of some of these creatures and recounts Rudloe’s experiences in collecting them, in the process examining man’s relationship with the natural world. Size 6" x 9", 264 pages, paperback, index, line illustrations Size 8" x 10", 56 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-9769-5675-4 and watercolors by Walter Inglis Anderson. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1206-3 Order Number: GOV126 Order Number: GO063 S. Peter Dance, Harlan E. Wittkopf $12.95 Florida’s Famous Animals JC Annino Florida’s Famous Animals introduces thirteen real-life creatures that have made news around the state. One will read captivating stories of their rescues, rehabilitations, and adoptions—even how some got their names. Be amazed by these famous animals and discover creative ways that kids can get involved with animal rescue groups. Size 6" x 8.9", 158 pages, b&w illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-4136-6 Order Number: GOV492 $9.95 $14.95 The Wilderness Coast Jack Rudloe Jack and Ann Rudloe search the "wilderness coast"—that portion of the Florida Panhandle that juts south into the Gulf of Mexico—for unusual sea creatures and the answers to puzzling biological questions. Like any profession, specimen collecting has attendant hazards: being slashed by a sawfish, zapped by an electric ray, nipped by a sea turtle, or attacked by an alligator. More perilous yet is being caught offshore in a violent storm in a less-than-seaworthy boat. Size 6" x 9", 288 pages, paperback, index, line illustrations by Julia Hanway. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1207-0 Order Number: GO070 $14.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 5 Marine Life The Nature of Florida’s Ocean Life Including Coral Reefs, Gulf Stream, Sargasso Sea and Sunken Ships Cathy Katz This book looks at Florida’s ocean as a habitat, a community of elaborate mini-creatures swimming next to bulky saltwater giants. Drifting alongside these living creatures are inanimate objects—bottles, nurdles, rafts, toys and tar blobs—lost or tossed from cargo ships. They float in the Sargasso Sea or flow with the Gulf Stream, sometimes drifting to Florida’s east coast to become part of the sea wrack—the flotsam and jetsam that we find when strolling on the shore. Size 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, pen and ink illustrations throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-888025-11-8 Order Number: GO118 Including Dragonflies, Cattails and Mangrove Snapper Cathy Katz Florida’s waterways are host to thousands of land, air and water species. This book describes "some of the things you’ll see, smell, taste, hear and feel around Florida’s waterways." It includes aquatic life most visible from bridges, shorelines, piers and boats, and celebrates the interconnectedness of all water creatures—menhaden to moonflowers, gators to green herons, and cicadas to cattails. Size 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, pen and ink illustrations throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-8200-1202-5 ISBN-13: 9781583553022 $14.95 Poisonous and Hazardous Marine Life Sandra Romashko Whether you bite it or it bites you, some marine life can be perilous—think shark bites, electric shock, puffer poisoning, scombroid poisoning, and allergic reactions. Complete with illustrations and descriptions of dangerous sea creatures, this book has tips for avoiding unwanted encounters, first-aid procedures, and guidelines for safe seafood consumption. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback, line illustrations, glossary, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-045-5 $5.95 $8.95 G. Alex Marsh and Leni L. Bane A light introduction to the marvelous array of species found in the Southeast Florida mangroves. Not heavily detailed, but with adequate information to encourage that interest and even stimulate further exploration. Size 5” x 8”. 137 pages. Pen and ink illustrations throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0912451312 $9.95 4D sea life puzzles are fantastic education tools. These incredible 4D puzzles are designed in collaboration between sculptors and field experts. These jigsaw puzzles are colorful and include information about each specific species. - small parts warning. Green Turtle: GOV525 Clown Fish: GOV526 Lion Fish: GOV527 Let’s Meet a Marine Educator Tasha Jacobson In these pages, you will learn all about the work of marine educators, from where they work and what they teach, to what they write and the games and programs they create. You will meet marine educator Tammy Rach, a marine educator who has worked at Dolphin Quest, and learn why she chose this exciting career. Size 8" x 10” 40 pages. Photographs throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0893170660 Order Number: WW-0660 4D Sea Life Puzzles 6 This book offers an easy-to-read basic explanation of species, field identification tips, the evolution of animals and plants, and Florida's geography and vegetation. Illustrated throughout and organized into color-coded sections, it highlights over 310 familiar plants, animals, and natural attractions. Each listing is accompanied by a full-color drawing, the species' common and scientific name, its size, a simple description and habitat. It includes maps of Florida's various regions, and listings of natural attractions within each region. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 176 pages, paperback, color illustrations throughout. Order Number: WW-0453 Life Along the Mangrove Shore Order Number: GOV505 James Kavanagh & Raymond Leung Order Number: GOV417 $8.95 The Nature of Florida’s Waterways Order Number: GO025 The Nature of Florida $7.99 $7.99 $7.99 www.floridabooks.com $9.95 4D Sea Life Puzzles Clown Crab This clown crab is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but big enough to provide hours of puzzle fun and imaginative play! Realistic 26-piece 4D puzzle model features museum quality fine detailed sculpturing and is hand painted. Approximately 3" high and packed in a gift box which includes details about the crab's scientific name, habitat and diet. Collect the series - great gifts for the future marine biologist! Ages 6+ Order Number: GOV570 $7.99 Shells & Shelling Handbook of Shells Shellcrafting Take this easy-to-tote guide along to the beach to help identify your finds among its 120 shells and assortment of other seashore creatures. Each shell is illustrated with a line drawing. This book was written so that anyone who follow the step-by-step directions will be able to complete any of the designs successfully. A photographic shell guide will help you to identify the species of shells used. Size 8.5" x 11", Lula Siekman Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages, 16 pages of color photographs. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0208-8 Order Number: GO088 Shellcraft Animals Katherine S Orr & Carl J Berg This book tells the life story of the most widely recognized seashell, the queen conch, accompanied by many color photos and detailed illustrations. The uses for, and fishery and farming of, this valuable natural resource are also discussed. Size 6" x 19", 32 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7038-7 Fun for kids and other crafty people, these quirky little animals include a crab, bald eagle, donkey, frog, lobster, squirrel, penguin, wren, dragonfly, and others. Illustrated step-by-step instructions are simple to follow. Also has shell identification guide. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, Order Number: GO072 The Shell Book Sandra Romashko Color photographs illustrate this guide to collecting and identifying shells of Florida, the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean. Included is a section on starfish and other sea creatures. Size 6" x 9", 112 pages, color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-000-4 Atlantic Version Order Number: WW-0003-A Patricia Pope paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0507-2 $3.95 Florida Version Order Number: WW-0003-F 128 pages, color photos throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-9705432-0-2 Order Number: GOV382$16.95 $4.95 The Queen Conch Order Number: WW-0380 Anne Joffe $5.95 $5.95 The Complete Collector’s Guide to Shells & Shelling Sandra Romashko $1.95 The World’s Most Beautiful Seashells Leonard Hill with photos by Pete Carmichael Gorgeous studio photographs of shells, shells and more shells fill this coffee-table book.You’llbeamazedatthediversityofform and color mother nature incorporates into these jewels of the ocean. Size 12" x 11", 240 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-1-884942-00-6 (paperback) Order Number: GOV444 $22.95 The Magic of Seashells Fredlee, Illustrated by Cissy Gray names. Size 6" x 9", 112 pages, color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-032-5 This three-part book offers readers of all ages the opportunity to read a story, identify shells they might find themselves, and color their very own shells. The curious explorer can find all kinds of shells and creatures on the beach. With this book reader will see firsthand just how much fun the seashore can be! Size 10" x 8", 36 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9780893170493 Order Number: WW-0585 Order Number: WW-0496 The Complete Collector’s Guide to Sea Shells from the Waters of the North American, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of California, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Hawaii. Shells are shown in color photos and are indexed by both common and scientific $9.95 Seashells by the Seashore Marianne Berkes, Robert Noreika Little sea creatures build their homes in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. Eventually many wash up to shore, providing a hands-on lesson in nature’s simple wonders. The fun of discovery at the beach is enhanced by the tear-out shell identification card in the back of the book. $6.95 Florida's Fabulous Seashells Winston Williams The photography in this book captures the beauty of Florida. An elegant fig shell, a living scallop with rows of tiny blue eyes, the strange flamingo tongue and the even stranger feather duster worm. Also tells about fossil shells, sharks' teeth, and shell collecting as a hobby. Size 10.5" x 9", 32 pages, paperback, color illustrations, with tear-out shell ID card. ISBN-13: 978-1-58469-034-4 Size 9" x 12" 112 pages, color photos throughout, paperback ISBN-13: 978-1-884942-00-6 (paperback) Order Number: GOV367 Order Number: GOV369$15.95 $8.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 7 Folding Guides™ Folding Guides™ These laminated reference guides are indestructible, beach proof, and waterproof. The information is written and illustrated by local experts. Folded, they measure 4" by 9.25". Unfolded, they are 24.5" x 9.25". This size is perfect for purse or beach bag! Title ISBN Order Number Fishes of Florida’s Atlantic Coast (57 species)....................................................... 978-1-893770-17-4 Fishes of the Northern & Western Gulf Coast (52 species)................................. 978-1-893770-15-7 Sanibel & Captiva Fishes (36 species).................................................................... 978-1-893770-16-6 Fishes of Florida’s Gulf Coast (56 species)............................................................. 978-1-893770-14-0 Fishes of the Florida Keys (54 species)................................................................... 978-1-893770-21-8 Fishes of the South Atlantic Coast (61 species).................................................... 978-1-893770-32-4 Florida's Freshwater Fishes (51 species).................................................................. 978-1-893770-78-2 Wreck & Reef Fishes of Florida & the Gulf of Mexico NEW!................................ 978-1-935380-71-9 Wreck & Reef Fishes of the Southeast Atlantic Coast NEW!................................. 978-1-935380-70-2 Sharks, Skates, and Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico NEW!......................... 978-1-935380-31-3 GOV251..............................$7.95 GOV261..............................$7.95 GOV255..............................$7.95 GOV252..............................$7.95 GOV260..............................$7.95 GOV253..............................$7.95 GOV478..............................$7.95 GOV542..............................$7.95 GOV541..............................$7.95 GOV530..............................$7.95 Shells of the Southeast Atlantic Coast (57 species).............................................. 978-1-893770-10-2 Shells & Beach Life of Florida’s Atlantic Coast (66 species)................................ 978-1-893770-11-9 Shells & Beach Life on the Panhandle (51 species).............................................. 978-1-893770-05-8 Shells & Beach Life of Sanibel & Captiva (50 species)......................................... 978-1-893770-00-3 Shells & Beach Life of Florida’s Gulf Coast (56 species)....................................... 978-1-893770-04-1 GOV258..............................$7.95 GOV257..............................$7.95 GOV262..............................$7.95 GOV256..............................$7.95 GOV259..............................$7.95 Birds of South Florida (60 species).......................................................................... 978-1-893770-13-0 Sanibel & Captiva Birds (48 species)...................................................................... 978-1-893770-09-6 Florida Gulf Coast Birds (62 species)....................................................................... 978-1-893770-12-6 Birds of the Southeast Atlantic Coast (64 species)............................................... 978-1-893770-37-9 GOV249..............................$7.95 GOV263..............................$7.95 GOV254..............................$7.95 GOV250..............................$7.95 Common Butterflies of Florida (64 species)........................................................... 978-1-935380-00-9 Common Palms of the Southeast & Texas (36 species)....................................... 978-1-893770-87-4 Florida's Mammals, Reptiles, & Amphibians (51 Species) NEW!......................... 978-1-935380-63-4 Night Sky Guide NEW!................................................................................................ 978-1-935380-18-4 GOV479..............................$7.95 GOV488..............................$7.95 GOV531..............................$7.95 GOV563..............................$7.95 8 www.floridabooks.com Waterproof ID cards NEW ITEMS Fishwatcher’s Field Guide Knot Guides For Outdoor Sports Each guide is sold individually or as a pre-pack. The pre-pack comes with a free counter top point of purchase display. Purchase a pre-pack and save! This guide is perfect for divers, identifying 70 different species of colorful fish, many of them common to coral reefs. Size 6.25" x 9.5" Order Number: GOV198 $6.00 Color illustrations printed on both sides Pro-Knot™ Fishing Knot Cards Five water-proof plastic cards riveted together with a brass grommet in a "fan pack" Illustrate how to tie the 10 best fishing knots. Knots included: Improved Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Uni Knot, Surgeon's Knot, Double Uni Knot, Blood Knot, Rapala Knot, Surgeon's End Loop, Dropper Loop, and Perfection Loop. Size: 3.5" x 2.25" x .125", Individual Packaging with header card and hang hole. Order Number: GOV568 $5.95 Order Number: GOV568-PP $84.78 (Pre-pack comes with 15 Cards and FREE display) Pro-Knot™ Fishing Knot Cards Saltwater Edition Seven water-proof plastic cards riveted together with a brass grommet in a "fan pack" Illustrate how to tie the 13 best fishing knots for saltwater/offshore applications. Knots include: Improved Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Seaguar Knot, Bimini Twist, Offshore Swivel Knot, Uni Knot, Surgeon's Knot, Double Uni Knot, Albright Special, Rapala Knot, San Diego Jam Knot, Surgeon's End Loop, Dropper Loop. Size: 3.5" x 2.25" x .125", Individual Packaging with header card and hang hole. Order Number: GOV567 $5.95 Order Number: GOV567-PP $84.78 (Pre-pack comes with 15 Cards and FREE display) The Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide™ This guide features the 10 best fishing knots and folds out to a 12" ruler. Printed on durable, water-proof plastic cards. Knots Include: Improved Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Uni Knot, Surgeon's Knot, Double Uni Knot, Blood Knot, Nail Knot, Surgeon's End Loop, Dropper Loop, Perfection Loop. Size: 4.25" x 2.25" x .00125" Best Selling Knot guide in the U.S.! Order Number: GOV569 $5.95 Order Number: GOV569-PP $101.75 (Pre-pack comes with 18 Cards and FREE display) Beachcomber’s Field Guide to Shells Identifies 70 species of mollusks found in the Tropical Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, giving the average size of each in inches. Size 6.25" x 9.5" Order Number: GOV127 $6.00 HIGH IMPACT PLASTIC Virtually Indestructible! Florida Garden Butterflies ID Card Katy Roberts Eighteen butterflies, those most often seen in residential gardens, are pictured in color on their host plants on this handy ID card. Common and scientific name, average wingspan, season of greatest activity, and larval food(s) are listed in the adjacent text. Size 6" x 9", two-sided laminated identification card with color illustrations. Order Number: GO-FGBID $4.95 Franko's Florida Coral Reef Creatures Guide with Mini Florida Map Franko Franko's creature ID cards are stiff, laminated plastic, with a hole for a lanyard. Take it snorkeling or scuba diving with you! Size: 9" x 6". ISBN-13: 978-1-6019-0102-6 Order Number: GOV324 $3.00 Franko's Florida Coral Reef Creatures Guide Franko Franko's creature ID cards are stiff, laminated plastic, with a hole for a lanyard. Take it snorkeling or scuba diving with you! Size: 4" x 6", ISBN-13: 978-1-6019-0110-1 Order Number: GOV209 $5.00 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 9 Nature Guides A Pocket Naturalist™ Guides James Kavanagh & Raymond Leung Common and scientific names are given for each animal specie or plant. Most also have notes to help with identification. Twosided with color illustrations, die-cut and laminated to fold to a convenient size of 3.5" x 8.25". Unfolded, they are 22" x 8.25". Title ISBN Order Number Florida Wildlife...................... 978-1-58355-096-0........GOV226.....$6.95 Everglades Wildlife............... 978-1-58355-255-1........GOV185.....$6.95 Naples Wildlife..................... 978-1-58355-311-4....... GOV325.....$6.95 Tampa Bay Wildlife............... 978-1-58355-313-8....... GOV401.....$6.95 Florida Seashore Life............ 978-1-58355-097-7....... GOV219.....$6.95 Gulf Coast Seashore Life..... 978-1-58355-142-4....... GOV475.....$6.95 Florida Birds.......................... 978-1-58355-105-9........GOV204.....$6.95 Everglades Birds................... 978-1-58355-335-0....... GOV477.....$6.95 Gulf Coast Birds.................... 978-1-58355-162-2....... GOV476.....$6.95 Florida Butterflies & Moths.. 978-1-58355-344-2........GOV205.....$6.95 Florida Trees/Wildflowers.... 978-1-58355-088-5........GOV222.....$6.95 Golden Nature Guides Fully Illustrated • Authoritative Easy-to-Use • Easy-to-Read Title ISBN Bats of the World.................................................................................................... 978-1-58238-134-3 Bird Life..................................................................................................................... 978-1-58238-135-6 Birds.......................................................................................................................... 978-1-58238-128-2 Butterflies & Moths............................................................................................ 978-1-58238-136-7 Endangered Animals......................................................................................... 978-1-58238-138-1 Fishes..................................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-140-4 Fishing.................................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-141-1 Fossils..................................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-142-8 Frogs and Toads................... .............................................................................. 978-0-312-32241-0 Geology................................ .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-143-5 Insects................................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-129-9 Mammals............................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-144-2 North American Indian Arts..................................................................... 978-1-58238-145-9 Poisonous Animals............... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-147-3 Pond Life............................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-130-5 Reptiles & Amphibians........ .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-131-2 Rocks, Gems & Minerals NEW!................................................................. 978-1-58238-132-9 Seashells of the World........ .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-148-0 Seashore Life........................ .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-149-7 Sharks..................................... .............................................................................. 978-0-312-30607-6 Sky Observer's Guide NEW!..................................................................... 978-1-582-38155-0 Snakes.................................... .............................................................................. 978-0-312-30908-3 Spiders & Their Kin.............. .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-156-5 Stars NEW!.................................................................................................. 978-1-58238-157-2 Trees....................................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-133-6 Weather................................. .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-159-6 Whales & Other Marine Mammals........................................................... 978-1-58238-161-9 Wildflowers........................... .............................................................................. 978-1-58238-162-6 Order Number GOV123..............................$6.95 GOV136..............................$6.95 GOV137..............................$6.95 GOV151..............................$6.95 GOV182..............................$6.95 GOV195..............................$6.95 GOV197..............................$6.95 GOV266..............................$6.95 GOV268..............................$6.95 GOV274..............................$6.95 GOV296..............................$6.95 GOV312..............................$6.95 GOV332..............................$6.95 GOV343..............................$6.95 GOV345..............................$6.95 GOV351..............................$6.95 GOV566..............................$6.95 GOV370..............................$6.95 GOV372..............................$6.95 GOV380..............................$6.95 GOV565..............................$6.95 GOV387..............................$6.95 GOV389..............................$6.95 GOV562..............................$6.95 GOV489..............................$6.95 GOV434..............................$6.95 GOV437..............................$6.95 GOV442..............................$6.95 All titles are 4.5" x 7.5", they range from 240-360 pages with color illustrations. 10 www.floridabooks.com Mammals Swamp Screamer Charles Fergus In an effort to better understand Felis concolor coryi, the endangered Florida panther, Charles Fergus interviewed dozens of people who have encountered the big cat. The result, a lively compilation of facts and anecdotes, will give readers knowledge of the life history of this graceful cat and the challenges it faces in our increasingly populous state. Size 6" x 9", 224 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1560-6 Order Number: GOV400 $17.95 Manatees: Gentle Giants in Peril Mary Unterbrink These passive "sea cows" have been enjoying the warm waters of the earth for millions of years, grazing on water plants. Unfortunately, their numbers are diminishing, as they suffer from loss of habitat, assaults by boat propellers, and entanglement in fishing line and other human debris. This book chronicles their life history, threats to their continued survival, and positive steps being taken to protect them from extinction. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages, line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-9914-9 Order Number: GO149 $4.95 Discovering Whales of the East Coast Stephen Mullane This book profiles the 20 major species of whales and dolphins present off the east coast of the U.S. They are extensively described with color images from the best marine mammal photographers and illustrations by noted illustrator Pieter Arend Folkens. The book also contains a fold-out species chart and introductory chapters on whale biology, a section on the history of whales’ interaction with humans, and more! Size 9" x 11.5", 70 pages, paperback, 108 color photos, maps, illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-9672957-1-8 Order Number: GOV175 Our Vanishing Mermaids M. Timothy O’Keefe Author O’Keefe has spent over 20 years in the company of manatees, diving among them, photographing and studying them. From this book learn: where to see manatees, why they may be "living fossils," how they were treated by Native Americans and early colonists, facts about their life cycle, and more. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 128 pages, b&w photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-936513-43-4 Order Number: GOV317 $11.95 BEST SELLER Mammals of Florida: Field Guide Stan Tekiela Identifying mammals is easy and enjoyable. This unique field guide includes facts about size, habitat, range and more. Professional photos and notes help you discover all 77 of Florida's diverse species. Size 4.4" x 5.9", 304 pages, color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1591-93251-2 Order Number: GOV493 $14.95 Dolphins & Whales: Including Other Sea Mammals and The Manatee Larry N. Brown, Ph.D. Using color and black and white photos, this book deals with the adaptations, ecology, identification, and life histories of these mammals that live in the waters off the coasts of the southeastern United States and the West Indies, including the Florida manatee, whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7039-4 Order Number: WW-0399 $5.95 $10.95 Mammals of Florida Larry N. Brown, Ph.D. From the golden mouse and manatee to the Florida panther and bottle-nosed dolphin, this handbook portrays all 96 fascinating mammal species known to inhabit Florida's varied habitats. Packed with intimate details of their makeup and habits, color photographs, and clues for identification, this book entices readers on a discovery tour of Florida's fascinating mammals, most of which are seldom 224 seen and difficult to study. Size 6" x 9", pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7042-4 Order Number: WW-0429 Manatees: $17.95 Tracks, Scats, and Signs of Florida Wildlife: A Guide to Interpreting Common Wildlife Trails Quick Reference Publishing • Ranges & Habitats • Sizes & Descriptions • Easy Field Identification • Indestructible lamination - waterproof • Color Photos ISBN-13: 978-1-936913-02-2 Order Number: GOV534 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 $7.95 11 Birds Florida’s Fabulous Birds Winston Williams Birds of Florida Field Guide Stan Tekiela This field guide is good for new birders because the 140 species are organized by their most prominent color. Each species description is accompanied by a excellent full-page color photo. For each bird, common and scientific names are given, along with mature size, descriptions of male, female, and juvenile birds, nest, eggs. The companion CDs have stereo songs and variations for over 100 birds, with a 36-page booklet with index for cross-referencing the field guide. Book: Size 4.25" x 6", second edition, 345 pages, color photos throughout, range maps, reading list, species checklist/index. Compiled here are hundreds of color photographs of Florida’s species of land birds, close-ups taken by dozens of photographers. Jays, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and robins share the pages of this book with large birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, owls and vultures. Each bird is accompanied by information about its habits and habitat, and the season when it may be found in the state. Size 9" x 12", 88 pages, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-06-6 Order Number: GOV229 $12.95 Florida’s Fabulous Waterbirds Winston Williams Birds of Florida ISBN-13: 978-1-59193-05-8 Order Number: GOV141 $14.95 Size 9" x 12", 64 pages, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-00-7 Set of two audio CDs: ISBN-13: 978-1-59193-106-5 Order Number: GOV139 Order Number: GOV243 $9.95 $14.95 National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America Book/CD set: ISBN 978-1-59193-107-2 Order Number: GOV140 Overflowing with stunning color photographs, this extensively researched guide written and photographed by Winston Williams is part of the Florida's Fabulous series. Interesting stories about more than 40 of the unique waterbirds which call this state their full- or part-time home. Jon Dunn, Jonathan Alderfer $27.95 Buy the Set and Save! Every North American species including a new section on accidental birds, 4,000 full-color illustrations by the bird artists at work today and newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data. New reader-friendly too! Size 5” x 8”, 504 pages, Full color photos. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0792253143 Order Number: GOV507 $19.95 Birds of Prey of the South: Field Guide Stan Tekiela With this book, watching raptors is more enjoyable, informative and productive. Southern birds of prey such as: hawks, eagles, falcons are featured in this guide. The species are organized by group, then size from smallest to largest. The information is accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders. The professional photos are stunning with sharpness and detail. The author provides naturalist information and interesting gee-whiz facts not found in other guides. Size: 4.375" x 6", paperback, full color, ISBN-13: 978-1-59193-381-6 Order Number: GOV572 12 $14.95 www.floridabooks.com A Photographic Guide to Birds of Southern Florida G. Michael Flieg and Allan Sander This pocket-sized guide illustrates 250 species that occur in the region either as residents or migrants, those most likely to be encountered by birdwatchers. Descriptions begin with common and scientific names and length from bill to tip of tail, then give main identification features. Size 3.75" x 7.5", 144 pages, color photos throughout, glossary, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-88359065-2 Order Number: GOV145 $15.95 birds Birds of Florida Sibley's Birding Basics This little book has been very popular with Florida bird lovers for many years. It identifies 145 seashore, song and predatory birds. Sibley tells us when and where to look for birds, and explains the basic concepts of identification: shape, size, colors and other defining features. He describes how best to note and interpret these characteristics, and how to use observable behavior, habitat information, and bird calls. Size 5" x 8.5", 168 pages, flex binding, b&w Frances Wyly Hall Size 5.5" x 8.5", 34 pages, color and b&w illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0907-5 Order Number: GO075 $3.95 David Allen Sibley and color illustrations, appendix. ISBN-13: 978-0-3757-0966-1 Order Number: GOV384 $15.95 Seashore & Wading Birds Patricia Pope A handy-sized guide to over 110 species of waterside birds, the showiest in Florida. Every bird is pictured in color, with an accompanying description which details size, range, habitat, identifying characteristics Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages, color illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0903-2 Order Number: GO032 $4.95 Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification Golden Field Guide This classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides: -All of North America in one volume -Over 800 species and 600 range maps -Arthur Singer's famous illustrations featuring male, female, and juvenile plumage -Sonograms that picture sound for easy song recognition -Migration routes, feeding habits, and characteristic flight patterns -American ornithologists' classifications -Convenient check boxes to record birds you have identified -Color tabs for quick references The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America David Allen Sibley This guide features 650 bird species plus regional populations found east of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Size 4.5" x 7.5", 434 pages, flex binding color illustrations, appendix. ISBN-13: 978-0-6794-5120-4 Order Number: GOV383 $19.95 Birds of Prey Ray Ovington Eagles, ospreys, hawks, owls, kites and vultures: Florida and other southern states are home to many of these. This book identifies dozens of predatory birds and explains their importance in the natural world. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 64 pages, color illustrations, ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0904-0 Order Number: GO049 $3.95 Size: 4.5” x 7.5”, 360 pages, Color photos throughout, ISBN-13: 978-1582380902 Order Number: GOV143 $15.95 Birds of the Water, Sea, and Shore Sandra D. Romashko This field guide features more than 150 full-color illustrations and facing-page descriptions of the magnificent birds that inhabit the freshwater and saltwater areas of North America, including the Caribbean and the West Indies. The easy-to-use format makes this an ideal guide for bird watchers of all ages. Size 6" x 9, 64 pages, paperback. Wild Duck and Geese of North America Sandra D. Romashko, Illustrated by Russ Smiley As a complete field guide to the 45 species of waterfowl found in North America, this book, includes summer and winter range charts and information on the feeding habits and flyways of wild ducks and geese. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7018-6 Order Number: WW-0186 $3.95 ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7016-5 Order Number: WW-016X $7.95 Wholesalers and Jobbers: Book published by Great Outdoors have an ISBN prefix of 978-0-8200. These titles, other Finney Company imprint titles, and selected titles from other publishers can be purchased at wholesale discounts. The Great Outdoors Publishing Co.'s logo is used to indicate these titles. Please contact us for discount and terms information. Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 13 Reptiles & AMPHIBIANS Search for the Great Turtle Mother Jack Rudloe Science, mythology, and conservation ethics are interwoven in this captivating and highly personal travelogue. It recounts how a lifelong fascination with sea turtles led the author to journey to Central America and Malaysia to investigate the theory that magnetic forces help guide sea turtles in their migration, and to explore the Turtle Mother legend that shaped the attitudes of other, more primitive cultures. Size 6" x 9", 264 pages, line drawings. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1205-6 Order Number: GO056 NEW ITEM Quick Reference Folding I.D. Guides These guides are targeted to specific geographic areas. The 12 laminated and waterproof panels fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field. $14.95 Florida’s Fabulous Reptiles & Amphibians Pete Carmichael & Winston Williams In addition to colorful photos, this "fabulous" book has a ton of fascinating information about the habits of ’gators and croc’s, frogs and toads, snakes and lizards, turtles, terrapins and tortoises. Size 9" x 12", 120 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-11-0 Order Number: GOV238 $15.95 Alligators and Crocodiles of the World: The Disappearing Dragon Laurie Perrero Alligators and Crocodiles of the World is all about these "disappearing dragons." In this informative and entertaining book filled with color photographs, maps, and charts, you'll learn about the similarities and differences between alligators and crocodiles. Two factual stories about American crocodiles Houdini and Snaggletooth will give readers a new respect for these fascinating creatures. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. American Alligator of the Southern United States (3 species) ISBN-13: 978-1-936913-07-7 Order Number: GOV532 $7.95 Turtles of Florida (28 species) ISBN-13: 978-1-936913-04-6 Order Number: GOV533 $7.95 Snakes of Central Florida (37 species) ISBN-13: 978-1-936913-84-8 Order Number: GOV910 $7.95 Snakes of South Florida ISBN-13: 978-1-936913-83-1 Order Number: GOV577 $7.95 ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7046-2 Order Number: WW-0461 Invasive Pythons in the United States Michael E. Dorcas & John D. Willson The first detailed, comprehensive study of these giant snakes in an introduced environment, this book features information on general python biology, the biology of Burmese pythons in their native range, research on pythons in the United States, the history and status of introduced pythons in Florida, risks pythons pose in Florida and elsewhere, methods to control python populations, and other boas and pythons that may become or are already established in the United States. Size: 7.5” x 10”. 176 pages. Color photos throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-3835-4 Order Number: GOV552 14 NEW ITEM $6.95 $25.95 www.floridabooks.com Sea Turtles of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico These laminated, fold-up identification guides speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they're the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they'll encounter in their particular locale. The guide presents detailed information on the 5 species of sea turtle found in the SE Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico: Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Leatherback, Green, and Kemp's Ridley. ISBN: 978-1-621260-17-2 Order Number: GOV575 $7.95 Reptiles & AMPHIBIANS Alligators and Crocodiles Deborah Dennard How are ’gators and crocs different? How long can a croc go without eating? Why are ’gators called living bulldozers? This book has answers to these questions and many more. ISBN-13: 978-1-55971-859-2 Order Number: GOV112 $8.95 Turtles of the Southeast Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville, & Whit Gibbons Seventy-five percent of the turtle species in the United States can be found in the Southeast. Written with a special focus on conservation, this guide covers forty-five species of this nonthreatening, ancient lineage of long-lived reptiles. Size 7.5” x 10”, 264 pages, Full color, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0820329024 Interrupted Journey: Saving Endangered Sea Turtles Kathryn Lasky, photos by Christopher G. Knight All sea turtles are threatened or endangered. The Kemp’s ridley turtles are the most endangered of all—fewer than eight thousand on the whole planet. Limp and frozen, a Kemp’s ridley washes up on Cape Cod. When a boy named Max finds him, the turtle appears to be dead. But maybe not. Award-winning author Kathryn Lasky and photographer Christopher G. Knight take young readers on a riveting tour of the adventure of this boy saving this turtle. Size 8.9" x 8.9", 48 pages, paperback, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 9780763628833 Order Number: GOV297 $6.99 The World’s Most Spectacular Reptiles & Amphibians William W. Lamar Lamar celebrates beautiful and unusual reptiles and amphibians in this stunning collection of photographs. A page overview of each group (turtles and tortoises, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, salamanders and newts, caecilians, and frogs) is followed by closeup color photographs showing the animals' vivid colors, beautiful patterns, or unusual forms. A paragraph including common and scientific names, adult size, habitat, range, diet, reproduction, and interesting facts accompanies each photograph. Size 9" x 12", 208 pages, large full-color photos, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-884942-06-8 Order Number: GOV456 $22.95 Florida’s Snakes: A Guide to Their Identification and Habits R. D. Bartlett and Patricia Bartlett This book is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the 86 species of snakes and legless lizards living within Florida and in neighboring areas. Each species is illustrated in a color photo, and details on appearance, size, behavior and venous qualities are given, as well a information on captive care, how to find snakes, legal issues, prey and prey procurement, and an explanation of classification. Size 6" x 9", 196 pages, color photos, range maps, bibliography, glossary, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2636-7 Order Number: GOV247 $24.95 Order Number: GOV520 $27.95 Snakes of the Southeast Whit Gibbons & Mike Dorcas Almost half of all snake species native to North America can be found in the Southeast. Filled with more than 300 color photographs, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the Southeast. Size 7.5” x 10”, 264 pages, Full color, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-08203265268 Order Number: GOV521 $27.95 Lizards & Crocodilians of the Southeast Whit Gibbons, Judy Greene, & Tony Mills This heavily illustrated, lively, and accessible guide covers twenty native and forty-one introduced species of lizards and crocodilians found in the Southeast. Size 7.5” x 10”, 264 pages, Full color, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0820331584 Order Number: GOV523 $27.95 Frogs & Toads of the Southeast Mike Dorcas & Whit Gibbons With over forty native and introduced species of frogs and toads occurring in the southeastern U.S., the region represents the heart of frog and toad diversity in the country. Herpetologists Dorcas and Gibbons provide us with the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to these wonders of nature. Size 7.5” x 10”, 264 pages, Full color, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0820329222 Order Number: GOV522 $27.95 Salamanders of the Southeast Joe Mitchell & Whit Gibbons 17 percent of the world’s species of salamanders live in the Southeast and Mitchell and Gibbons describe 102 of them. This book will provide us with the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to these often secretive, always fascinating wonders of nature. Size 7.5” x 10”, 264 pages, Full color, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0820330353 Order Number: GOV524 $27.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 15 Butterflies & Insects Florida Butterfly Gardening Marc and Maria Minno This is a complete reference for Florida gardeners who wish to attract butterflies to their gardens with both host and nectar plants. It provides sound information on how to identify butterflies, including skippers, as well as an understanding of their biology, behavior, life cycle and Florida habitats. Both useful and beautiful, it is the first book to cover, in full color, the adult, larval, and pupal stages and host plants of more than 60 butterflies and a dozen of our most interesting moth species. Size 8.5" x 11", 222 pages, hardcover, color photos throughout, appendices, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1665-8 Order Number: GOV208 $34.95 Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening Jaret C. Daniels This guide helps you select plants fora yard where butterflies can live and return year after year. It offers a thorough look at Florida’s most important butterflies and the plants they prefer for food, shelter and egg laying. It has planting diagrams, easy one-day container projects, and full garden layouts for each of Florida’s three growing zones. Size 7" x 9.75", 102 pages, color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1790-7 Order Number: GOV446 Craig Huegel This excellent handbook on butterfly gardening using wildflowers and native plants has inspired many Floridians to create butterfly habitat on their property. It’s a superb introduction to the subject, with sections on "Butterfly Biology", "Providing Butterfly Habitat", "Designing the Garden", "Selecting Your Butterflies", "A Gardening Guide to Larval Food Plants" and "Nectar Plants for Adult Butterflies". Size 5.5" x 8.5", 42 pages, line illustrations, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-885258-01-4 Order Number: GO014 $7.95 Florida Garden Butterflies ID Card Katy Roberts Eighteen butterflies, those most often seen in residential gardens, are pictured in color on their host plants on this handy ID card. Common and scientific name, average wingspan, season of greatest activity, and larval food(s) are listed in the adjacent text. Size 6" x 9", two-sided laminated identification card with color illustrations. No ISBN Order Number: GO-FGBID $4.95 $14.95 Oh Beyond Bugs! All About Insects Tish Rabe Fans of Dr. Seuss's favorite feline will enjoy learning through rhymed couplets and cartoon-like illustrations similar to the originals. This book combines basic facts with interesting trivia to introduce readers to bugs. Size 7” x 9”. 48 pages. Fully illustrated. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0679873037 Order Number: GOV518 Butterfly Gardening with Florida’s Native Plants $8.99 Mac’s Field Guide to Good & Bad Garden Bugs of the Southeast Good guys and bad guys in your garden. Beneficial insects are shown on one side, pests on the other. Size range in millimeters is given for each, as well as what they eat—for the beneficials, it’s other bugs; for the pests, it’s plants. For the pest species, the habitats (crops, gardens, orchards, moist soil, lawns, e.g.) are also listed. Size 7" x 11", two-sided laminated card printed with color illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-89886-747-3 Order Number: GOV311 $5.95 RECENTLY ADDED My, oh My – A Butterfly! Quick Reference Folding I.D. Guides Includes Full Color Photographs of Caterpillars & Butterflies for each of the 80 species listed. Guides are laminated and waterproof! All About Butterflies Tish Rabe With a little help from the Cat in the Hat, Sally and Dick observe a small miracle in their own backyard—the metamorphosis of an egg into a caterpillar into a chrysalis into a bright new butterfly! Along the way, beginning readers will find out how butterflies see thousands of images at once, drink nectar from flowers, avoid predators, and can be identified by size, shape, and color. Size 7” x 9”. 48 pages. Fully illustrated. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0375828829 Order Number: GOV517 16 $8.99 www.floridabooks.com Butterflies of Central Florida Order Number: GOV539 $7.95 Butterflies of Southeast Florida Order Number: GOV537 $7.95 Butterflies of Southwest Florida Order Number: GOV538 $7.95 Butterflies & Insects Florida’s Fabulous Butterflies Thomas C. Emmel & Brian Kenney The spectacular colors and patterns of butterflies, their languid flight, their harmless nature and their amazing metamorphic life cycle have long enchanted people. Size 9" x 12", 96 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-15-8 Order Number: GOV230 $14.95 Florida’s Fabulous Insects Mark Deyrup & Thomas C. Emmel This beautiful book covers most common insects of Florida, including dragonflies, bees, wasps, ants, lovebugs, fireflies, beetles, spiders and more. These fascinating insects are explored with spectacular photos and interesting text. Size 9" x 12", 128 pages, 350 color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-14-1 Order Number: GOV234 $16.95 The Family Butterfly Book Rick Mikula With lively text enhanced by more than 200 full-color photographs, this book shows how to identify, care for, and raise butterflies in your own backyard. With 40 species profiles, 12 step-by-step projects, and a wealth of informative drawings and maps. Inside you'll learn how to: hold and hand-feed a butterfly, grow host plants and nectar plants, make butterfly nets and rearing cages, identify butterflies. Size 8.5" x 11", 176 pages, paperback color photos and illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-1-5801-7292-9 Order Number: GOV410 $16.95 Florida’s Fabulous Spiders G. B. Edwards and Sam Marshall In this book, the fascinating and little-known natural history of Florida’s spiders is detailed in informative text and superb macro photography. A special chapter explores the intricacies of the spider web, its geometry and function. Size 9" x 12", 64 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-21-9 Order Number: GOV240 $13.95 Tarantulas: In Nature and as Pets Laurie & Louise Perrero Tarantulas are gaining popularity as exotic pets. This book explains the biology, care, and feeding of tarantulas and includes color photos. Size 6" x 9", 32 pages, paperback. Gardening for Florida’s Butterflies Pamela F. Traas This book describes 23 species of butterflies and shows them in color photos—adults, caterpillars and chrysalises, as well as dozens and dozens of larval and nectar food plants. Complete growing information is included for each plant: family, plant type, geographic region, mature size, flowering time, color, light, water and soil requirements, propagation methods and salt tolerance. Size 6" x 9", 136 pages, color photos throughout, plant chart, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0420-4 Order Number: GO204 $16.95 Butterflies of Florida Field Guide Jaret Daniels This full-color field guide depicts 102 species of Florida butterflies. Easy for even novices to use, it groups butterflies by color, and has line illustrations, large photos, and life-size silhouettes to ease identification. Size 4.5" x 7", 256 pages, color photos , index. ISBN-13: 978-1-59193-005-1 Order Number: GOV152 $14.95 Florida Butterfly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants Marc C. Minno, Jerry F. Butler, and Donald W. Hall This practical guide provides everything the butterfly gardener of naturalist needs to know about the relationship between caterpillars and the plants that help them turn into butterflies. Coers anatomy, biology, ecology, habitat, behavior, and defense mechanisms. Size 6" x 9", 352 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2789-0 Order Number: GOV207 $34.95 Identification Guide Florida Butterflies and their Caterpillars Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation This card depicts 51 species of Florida butterflies. For each species, a color photo of the adult is accompanied by common and scientific names, host plant, typical wing span in inches, and the butterfly family. For over half the species, a photograph of the caterpillar is also provided.Size 4.5" x 11" (folded), 17.5" x 11" (unfolded), two-sided laminated card with color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-9664578-0-3 Order Number: GOV206$9.95 ISBN-13: 978-0-8931-7029-5 Order Number: WW-0291 $3.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 17 biking, hiking & Camping JUST ADDED The Best in Tent Camping Florida Johnny Molloy The campgrounds in this popular guide were chosen based on three criteria: accessible by car but not overrun by RVs; boast great scenery; and be as close to a wilderness experience as possible. Each profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map. For native or outof-state vacationers, this researched guide makes it easy to find and enjoy the best tent-camping experiences in Florida. Bed, Breakfast & Bike Florida Dale V. Lally, Jr. Florida's warm climate and varied scenery have long attracted bicycle tourists. This book features one circular route and five interconnected cross-Florida routes covering areas from Pensacola in the panhandle to Key West in the southeastern part of the state. Route maps and the Useful Addresses section, including contact information for restaurants, bicycle repair shops, and supplementary transportation options, complement the tours. The book also features profiles of bed-and-breakfasts located along the routes and directions for day tours starting and ending at the inns. Size 5" x 8", 208 pages, paperback. Size 5.8 x 8.7, 192 pages, paperback, maps, b&w photography ISBN-13: 978-0897327213 ISBN-13: 978-0-933855-24-3 Order Number: GOV581 Order Number: AN-249 $15.95 Florida’s Paved Bike Trails: An Eco-Tour Guide, 2E Jeff & Gretchen Kunerth This comprehensive guide describes more than 40 paved bicycle trails stretching from Pensacola Beach to the Florida Keys, with information on projects in progress or in the planning stages. Location maps and a geographical and historical description of each trail are included, as well as information about parks, beaches, lakes, recreational areas, wildlife refuges, historic sites, and museums along the trails or in close proximity to them. Size 6" x 9", 238 pages, maps, b&w photographs, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-3255-9 Order Number: GOV246 $16.95 $16.95 50 Hikes in North Florida Sandra Friend Hiking in northern, peninsular Florida means the opportunity to camp along the state’s broadest rivers, to clamber in and out of ravines and up and over relict dunes, to walk to the edge of sweeping vistas across prairies and salt marshes, and to hike along vast lakes and bubbling springs. The hikes described in this guide range from 1 to 22 miles in length. Each hike description includes a topographic map, mile-by-mile directions, and information on distance, difficulty, time and terrain. Size 6" x 9", 358 pages, b&w photos, topo maps, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-88150-530-6 Order Number: GOV102 $17.95 Florida’s Fabulous Trail Guide Tim Ohr This comprehensive guide has over 300 locations and over 800 trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. It includes specific directions for finding each site, descriptions of what to expect during a visit, addresses for obtaining free information in advance, natural history information and helpful hints for safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation. Size 9" 50 Hikes in South Florida Sandra Friend x 12", 128 pages, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-24-0 This guide to the region of State Road 60 includes hikes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, in Big Cypress Swamp, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys. The hikes range in length from 1 to 20 miles. Each hike description contains mile-by mile directions, a topo map, and information on hiking time, mileage, and trail conditions. Size 6" x 9", 320 pages, Order Number: GOV241 b&w photos, topomaps, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-88150-531-3 $15.95 Order Number: GOV103 Road Biking Florida Rick Sapp $18.95 BEST SELLER Florida State Parks: Road Biking™ Florida features forty-two carefully designed rides throughout the state, from Navarre Beach, and Atlantic Beach in the north to Lake Okeechobee, and the Keys in the south. Highlighting not only the unique features of the road but also the people, the ecology, and the history of the areas covered. Enjoy halcyon rides under hammocks of oak draped with Spanish moss as well as edgy rides so uptown that your eyes may blur at the endless series of stops and turns. Size 6" x 9", 240 pages, paperback, maps, b&w photos. Florida has one of the largest and bestorganized state park systems in the country. This guide takes visitors hiking, camping, snorkeling, scuba diving, cycling and more—from sandy beaches to pine forests to stunning coral reefs. Includes all natural historical parks, preserves and recreational areas. Size 8.5" x 9", 240 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-4448-0 b&w photos and maps. ISBN-13: 978-0-89886-731-2 Order Number: GOV356 18 $16.95 www.floridabooks.com A Complete Recreation Guide Michal Strutin Order Number: GOV220 $18.95 PADDLING A Paddler’s Guide to Everglades National Park Johnny Molloy Here is detailed information about every significant paddling route in Everglades National Park, 53 routes covering more than 400 miles of ocean, river, bay, and creek waters, plus the Gulf of Mexico. These routes provide access to Florida’s endangered natural paradise—pristine beaches, sun-drenched keys, and the world’s largest mangrove forest. They include day trips, week-long excursions, and many not-so-frequented passages. Size 6" x 9", 254 pages, b&w photos, maps, appendix. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1787-7 Order Number: GOV107 $19.95 Nigel Foster's Sea Kayaking Nigel Foster Concisely written and portable, this illustrated guide is packed with authoritative advice on technique, safety, equipment, and navigation—plus photos of the author demonstrating various techniques in a series of steps. Foster explains and demonstrates: launching from shore, paddling techniques, turning, the Eskimo roll, capsize recovery, how to handle tides and currents, landing on a surf beach, navigation, and much more. Size 6.75" x 9.5", 96 pages, paperback, black and white photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-0132-2 Order Number: GOV330 $14.95 Waters Less Traveled: Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast Doug Alderson Author Doug Alderson tells tales of his travels by sea kayak along the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail, which runs from the Aucilla River to the town of Suwannee. Sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always engaging, this is the perfect travel companion for anyone who wants a bit of adventure without leaving home. Size 6" x 9", 160 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2903-0 Order Number: GOV433 $19.95 Kayaking the Keys Kathleen Patton Spanning the 200-mile stretch of the Florida Keys, this field guide to the entire island chain highlights 50 paddling adventures, many for canoeists as well as kayakers. Trips include short paddles suitable for beginners and children, half-day trips as well as day-long and overnight excursions. Clear, concise trip descriptions and detailed maps make Kayaking the Keys the most complete guide for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Size 6" x 9", 208 pages, 21 maps, 9 b&w photos, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2579-6 Order Number: GOV302 Florida Keys Paddling Atlas Bill and Mary Burnham This book provides custom-made charts, from Key Largo to Key West and the Dry Tortugas, specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small-craft water enthusiasts. Each chart is fully annotated with key put-ins, paddle-friendly marinas, and hidden waterways. An appendix contains information on kayak launches, outfitters, guides, rentals, camping, and paddle-friendly lodging and dining. Size 8" x 10.5", 128 pages, paperback, color photos and detailed maps throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-3857-1 Order Number: GOV480 Jeff Ripple This guide features saltwater paddling tours in the northern and central Ten Thousand Islands, as well as freshwater tours in the Big Cypress Swamp. Locations include Rookery Bay Estuarine Reserve, Goodland, Port of the Islands, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Everglades City, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Trip descriptions include distance, difficulty, recommended charts, navigational features, winds, tides, and safety issues. Size 6" x 9", 192 pages, b&w photographs, maps, index ISBN-13: 978-0-88150-564-1 Order Number: GOV172 $18.95 $34.95 Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway Holly Genzen, Anne McCary Sullivan The best way to experience the Everglades is via canoe or kayak. This all-in-one guide will help paddlers deal with the many tough challenges they will face while traveling through the Florida Everglades, including problems with wind, waves, limited campsites, and no fresh water. Also provided are route descriptions, safety information, supplies, campsites, and navigation. Size 5” x 8”. 200 pages. B&W photos & maps throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0897328982 Order Number: GOV519 Day Paddling Florida’s 10,000 Islands and Big Cypress Swamp $19.95 $15.95 Canoeing & Kayaking Florida Elizabeth Carter, John Pearce, Johnny Molloy & Lou Glaros From Panhandle rivers to the Ocala National Forest, you’ll find burgundy-red water, alligators and egrets. Almost 1,000 miles of waterways are described in this guide, covering over 30 rivers and streams. Each section includes photos and maps, access points, difficulty ratings and scenery descriptions of the native animals and plants that the paddler can expect to see. Suitable and scenic campsites are noted. Size 6" x 9", 309 pages, b&w photos & maps, 2nd edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-89732-955-2 Order Number: GOV155 $17.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 19 PADDLING NEW ITEM Stand Up Paddling: An Essential Guide Jimmy Blakeney Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is exploding in popularity because it's an activity that almost anyone can enjoy. This book provides new and developing SUP'ers with the skills and knowledge necessary to comfortably and safely enjoy the sport. Whether you're a new or an experienced paddler wanting to take your paddling to new levels, Stand Up Paddling - An Essential Guide is a must have resource for reaching your goals. Florida's Fabulous Canoe & Kayak Tim Ohr Over 150 paddles on Florida's rivers, along its seashore and over its little-known whitewater. Directions to every landing and maps to almost all locations, list of outfitters, campgrounds, and paddling clubs. Photographs by Pete Carmichael. Size 9" x 12", 176 pages, color photography throughout, maps, and appendix. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-25-7 Order Number: GOV231 $19.95 Size: 5" x 7.5", 60 pages, ISBN: 978-1-896980-76-8 Order Number: GOV584 $19.99 Sit-On-Top Kayaking: A Beginner’s Guide Tom Holtey Sit-on-tops, also called open-top or wash-deck kayaks, are very popular and paddling them is easy to learn. Contents include: kayak types, parts of a kayak, equipment, paddling strokes, paddling in special conditions (winds, tides, waves, rivers), transporting your kayak, fishing, surfing, diving, camping, route planning, safety, rescues, signals and how to buy a kayak. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 96 pages, line illustrations, glossary, index, appendix. ISBN-13: 978-0-9668655-0-9 Order Number: GOV385 $14.95 Wilderness Canoe Tripping Includes excursions in Canada and Northern America Bill Hosford Wilderness Canoe Tripping will help you make the most of any canoeing adventure. Beginning with the basics—gear and food lists, tips on packing and your team—the book then turns to the nitty-gritty of a canoe trip, in all its mathematical glory. Written by an engineering professor, this book explains the quantitative nature of a wilderness trip, from weather patterns and water currents to calorie intake and canoe specs. And for the non-numerically-oriented, all the information is illustrated and accessibly summarized as well. Size 6" x 8", 192 pages,paperbound, ISBN-13: 978-1-893272-14-9 Fore Word Magazine's Book of the Year Award Winner Order Number: ECO149 Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayaking Tom Holtey A tandem kayak is twice as much fun! This guide describes basic kayaking prin-ciples and gives tips for capitalizing on the open-cockpit’s versatility. Contents include: kayak types, accessories, teamwork, launching and landing, deep water re-entry, paddle strokes, seamanship skill, transporting your tandem, activities with your tandem, choosing a tandem kayak, and kayak safety. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 86 pages, line illustrations, glossary, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-9668655-1-6 Order Number: GOV386 $14.95 $17.95 Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southern Florida Nigel Foster World-renowned sea kayaker Nigel Foster guides the reader through 40 trips, with many additional route alternatives. Designed for kayakers of all skill levels, this guide gives detailed descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and interesting sites along the way. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 240 pages, illustrations, maps, appendices, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-0336-4 Order Number: GOV283 $15.95 NEW ITEM Basic Essentials: Sea Kayaking Michael Wyatt Newbie and prospective kayakers will appreciate this illustrated, information-packed book. It explains the choices to be made in purchasing a kayak and accessories and tells how to perfect your paddle stroke, perform self- and assisted rescues, how to paddle and navigate safely, how to pack a sea kayak for an expedition, and how to get your kayak on and off your vehicle. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 64 pages, line illustrations, index, glossary, equipment checklist, 2nd ed. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-3832-8 Order Number: GOV120 20 $7.95 www.floridabooks.com River of Lakes: A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River Bill Belleville The St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the commercial resource it once was, is now largely ignored by Florida's residents and visitors alike. Size 6.5" x 9", 246 pages, paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0820323442 Order Number: GOV582 $20.95 florida travel & explore Florida’s Fabulous Natural Places Tim Ohr This large-format guidebook explores Florida’s best parks and preserves in words and photos. Nature lovers will discover new and familiar destinations and enjoy the stunning landscape and wildlife photos. An appendix has phone numbers and addresses, ecosystem descriptions and a glossary of Native American place names. Size 9" x 12", 164 pages, NEW ITEM Fringe Florida Lynn Waddell color photos throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-19-6 (paper) Florida has a titillating underbelly that few tourists ever see. Beyond the theme parks and the beaches lies a periphery most residents know about but--out of decorum or discomfort-prefer not to discuss. In Fringe Florida, Lynn Waddell explores the exotic, sensational, and sometimes illicit worlds of the oddest state in the nation. Order Number: GOV237 Size 6" x 9", 280 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-4493-4 GOV236 $15.95 (pb) $24.95 (hc) SALE: $19.95 (While Supplies Last) Order Number: GOV580 $24.95 Fossiling in Florida: Beyond the Theme Parks: Exploring Central Florida Benjamin B. Brotemarkle See sights that tens of millions of vacationers miss every year, attractions within easy driving distance of Orlando where you can enjoy and explore a rich, real-life heritage more varied and extensive than any theme park. In addition to detailed descriptions of fascinating destinations, this book has photographs, an easy-to-follow map, a cultural arts calendar, lists of historic sites and arts organizations. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 246 pages, b&w photographs, appendices, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1825-6 Order Number: GOV135 $16.95 30 Eco-Trips in Florida Holly Ambrose Divided into four specific geographic regions covering the entire state from the Panhandle to the Lower Keys, the guide provides a complete overview of each with general background information, descriptions of wildlife and recreational opportunities, places to stay from campgrounds to more formal lodging, and detailed listings for side trips to adjacent natural spots and attractions, provides a special section on bird and wildlife viewing, and advises how to reduce one's impact on the environment. Size 6" x 9", 368 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2850-7 Order Number: GOV100 $19.95 A Visitor’s Guide to the Everglades Jeff Weber This is an excellent guide to the fascinating plant and animal life and the man-made attractions of the Everglades. Tells the visitor "where to go… what to see… what to do…" and provides an introduction to the wildlife he is likely to see during his stay. Lots of photos of sites in Everglades Park, Flamingo, Shark Valley, the Tamiami Trail, Chokoloskee Bay Area and Everglades City. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages, b&w and color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0134-0 Order Number: GO340 $8.95 A Guide for Diggers and Divers Mark Renz This book written by an amateur paleontologist and expedition guide will fascinate anyone with even a passing interest in Florida’s fossil resources. It’s loaded with detailed information and photographs and is written in a friendly, lighthearted style. The author combines background information on geologic and paleontologic history with practical advice on searching and excavating techniques. The many photographs in the book will be invaluable to fossilers seeking to identify their own finds. Size 6" x 9", 216 pages, b&w photos and line illustrations, bibliography. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1677-1 Order Number: GOV265 $19.95 Indian Mounds You Can Visit: 165 Aboriginal Sites on Florida’s West Coast I. Mac Perry When Columbus arrived in the New World, 100,000+ people already lived in Florida and had been here for thousands of years. These primitive people built mounds for ceremonial and practical purposes. Though most mounds have succumbed to the bulldozer, many still exist and may be visited. This book tells where to find existing mounds and it explains what recovered artifacts found from these sites tell us about the lives of the ancient people who left them behind. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 320 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, index, 2nd ed. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1039-7 Order Number: GO397 $14.95 Florida: Bed & Breakfast Cookbook Becky LeJeune, Editor Bed & Breakfast owners and chefs from around Florida share their favorite and most-requested mouth-watering recipes, many with useful make-ahead tips and variations. Sprinkled among the recipes are travel information, humorous anecdotes, local history, and must-see attractions. Also, discover some of the best place for gourmet cooking classes, dolphin watching, ghost tours, parasailing, and deep-sea fishing. Size 7.5" x 9.25", 290 pages, hardcover, concealed spiral. ISBN-13: 9781889593227 Order Number: GOV458 $21.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 21 Florida travel & explore NEW ITEM Explore the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries Jean-Michel Cousteau Explore the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean-Michel Cousteau is a grand adventure, an intelligent inquiry into the health of the oceans, and a visual look at amazing underwater natural treasures. “Cousteau” enthusiasts and modern environmental adventurers will appreciate the stunning photography, engaging text, and first-person behind-the scenes narratives that guide the reader through the Southeast region (Florida Keys, Florida; Flower Garden Banks, Gulf of Mexico; Gray’s Reef, Georgia) of the National Marine Sanctuaries. National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida Peter Alden, Rick Cech, Gil Nelson This compact volume contains: A field guide for identifying the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more. An overview of Florida's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; A sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries. The guide also includes maps, charts, photos and line drawings. Size 4" x 7.6", 448 pages, flex binding, color photos throughout, appendices, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-6794-4677-4 Size: 7.25” x 9”, 208 pages, full color, paperback, ISBN: 978-09826940153 Order Number: GOV585 $19.95 Splendid Settings: The Art + Craft of Entertaining Jane Korman Jane Korman’s Splendid Settings: The Art + Craft of Entertaining is a personal story that combines the world of cooking and dining with the world of art, craft, and design. It is presented in four sections that are based on seasonal entertaining at the Kormans’ homes: spring and fall in the countryside not far from Philadelphia, summer at their beach house on the New Jersey coast, and winter amidst the sunshine and tropical palm trees at their retreat in Florida. Size 9" x 10.5", 208 pages, full color photographs, jacketed hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-9846-2430-0 Order Number: CB2770 Irene Brady The unusual format features an illustrated, ongoing, real-life fictional narrative of the interconnected daily lives of more than forty swamp creatures ~ birds, reptiles, mammals, fish, insects and plants, on every right-hand page. Facing each story page are illustrated side-bars crammed full of cool info and fun facts. Size 8.5” x 11”, 128 pages, Fully illustrated, Plastic comb. ISBN-13: 978-0915965052 $19.95 NEW EDITION Off the Beaten Path Florida,12E Diana and Bill Gleasner Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let this book show you the Sunshine State you never knew existed. Experience weightlessness at Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science; pilot an airboat through Kissimmee's wild cypress swamps; or explore Florida Caverns State Park's underground rock formations. Size 6" x 9", 240 pages, paperback, maps, line illustrations, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-9201-6 Order Number: GOV449 22 $22.00 Lighthouses of Florida: A Guidebook and Keepsake Bruce Roberts and Ray Jones A winning combination of practical travel information, stunning color photographs, and rich maritime history makes Lighthouses of Florida your essential guide to maritime beacons in the Sunshine State. From Amelia Island Light in Fernandina Beach to Pensacola Light in Pensacola, the more than thirty lights included here are presented in geographical order, making it easy for you to move from your armchair to the driver's seat and back again.Size 6" x 8", 88 pages, photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-3736-9 Order Number: GOV307 $9.95 $42.00 Southern Swamp Explorer Order Number: GOV908 Order Number: GOV326 $16.95 www.floridabooks.com Florida Curiosities, 3E David Grimes & Tom Becnel From swamp cabbage festivals and conch shell blowing contests to walking catfish, "The Booger," and Snooty the bachelor manatee, residents and visitors alike will discover the many fascinating elements of Florida's curious underside with this laugh-out-loud guide. Size 6" x 8.8", 240 pages, b&w illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-4106-9 Order Number: GOV495 $15.95 Scenic Driving Florida Jan Godown Annino Pack up the car and enjoy nearly thirty drives through the pine forests, citrus groves, salt marshes, and fishing villages of Florida. This indispensable, mile-by-mile highway companion maps out one- and two-day trips that help you discover the Sunshine State’s early American history, outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery. Size 6” x 9”. 240 pages. Maps & photographs. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0762750559 Order Number: GOV508 $16.95 florida lore & fiction The Book of the Everglades Susan Cerulean, Editor Nine Florida Stories Marjory Stoneman Douglas In nearly two dozen essays contributed by Archie Carr, Carl Hiaasen, Jeff Klinkenberg, Al Burt, Renée Ripple, Susan Orlean and others, it describes the natural features of the five areas of the Everglades ecosystem. Drawing on all the talents of southern storytellers, the book recounts the often outlandish attempts to tame the "river of grass" and reveals how much is invested—and risked—in the ambitious Everglades Recovery Plan. Size 6" x 9", 280 pages. The stories in this collection, diverse in plot and theme, take place in a scattering of South Florida settings. Among the drama of hurricanes and plane crashes, of kidnappers, escaped convicts and smugglers, Douglas plant flags that mark the stories as her own: plume hunters who threaten Florida’s ibises, irrational schemes to drain the Everglades, what happens when human beings collide with nature in the form of water, weather, or wildlife. Size 6" x 9", 216 ISBN-13: 978-1-57131-260-0 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-0994-0 Order Number: GOV404 $18.95 Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter's Companion Dugald Steer, editor Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy—from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates’ flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. Size 11.2" x 10.3", hardcover, 32-activity book with many folds flaps, attachments. ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-3143-7 Order Number: GOV342 $19.95 Pirates and Buried Treasure Jack Beater While on a cruise to Havana in 1911, Beater heard part of the Gasparilla story. That piqued an interest that persisted for fifty years, as he pored over old books and records and talked endlessly to early settlers to hear more hand-me-down yarns. This book recounts some of his best tall tales. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 118 pages, illustrated. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1019-9 Order Number: GO199 $4.95 Children of the Sun: $21.99 Black Conquistador: The Story of the First Black Man in America I. Mac Perry This historical fiction is a lively recounting of the first half of the ill-fated 16th-century expedition by Pánfilo de Narváez, based upon the true Account of Cabeza de Vaca published in Spain in 1542. Its protagonist, Estevanico, was a Moorish slave in the service of Captain Dorantes. Both served under the ruthless, one-eyed Narváez, who led 600 inexperienced soldiers into the dark swamps of "La Florida" on what they believed would be a grand and passionate conquest. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 256 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-9663628-4-8 Order Number: GOV148 $9.95 Spooky Florida S.E. Schlosser From the ghost car of Islamorada that is literally blown off a bridge along Highway l, to the hermit of the Fort Myers swamplands who takes revenge on a pirate who murdered his son, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.Size 5.5” x 8.5”. 208 pages. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0762751228 Order Number: GOV510 Order Number: GOV331 The Story of the Cabeza de Vaca Expedition Across America I. Mac Perry 250 Spanish conquistadors, armed with guns, crossbows and armor, suddenly find themselves chased out of 16th Century Florida by half-naked Indians, only to discover a macabre nightmare along the Texas coast. Four lone survivors escape and begin their search for Mexico. They confront starvation, loneliness, and daily beatings at the hands of cannibalistic Indians. Then the miracle occurs—a prodigy transforms them into the "Children of the Sun." Size 5.5" x 8.5", 256 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-9663628-5-5 Order Number: GOV158 $9.95 A Pirate's Life for Me! Includes a CD with Narration and Original Songs Julie Thompson & Brownie Macintosh Ahoy, matey! Did you ever wonder what life was like on a pirate ship? Join this pirate crew for a day and see for yourself. Hoist the Jolly Roger as the pirates prepare to attack a merchant ship and you'll earn a share of the loot. Sing a sea chantey as you help wind the capstan. And after you climb down the ratlines from the crow's nest, you can feast on salmagundi. Size 11" x 8.5", 32 pages w/ CD, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-1-58089-384-8 Order Number: GOV564 $8.95 $12.95 www.floridabooks.com 23 Florida History BEST SELLER Florida's Historic Places Michael Sanders and Tim Ohr This book celebrates the lengthy history of the Sunshine State from the times of early Native Americans to the present. Contained within the book are more than 200 locations for fascinating day trips. The sites included are keyed to certain periods of Florida’s history. Size: 9" x 12", 104 pages, full color photographs, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-9845-1890-6 Order Number: GOV571 Florida: A Short History Michael Gannon Here’s the basic story of America’s peninsular state, told in short compass, written in a fastmoving, attractive style. It’s an invitation to know more about Florida and its rich, fascinating history. Size 6" x 9", 196 pages, b&w photographs, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2680-0 Order Number: GOV227 $14.95 $15.95 Crackers in the Glade Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe Jerald T. Milanich This book relates the story of the Florida’s indigenous Indians—the Timucua, the Calusa, the Jororo and others— that were decimated by the arrival of European explorers and colonists. Using archaeological data and period documents of Eurpean origin. It traces the histories of these indigenous groups from their precolumbian roots into the 17th and 18th centuries while providing insights into the impact of colonialism. Size 6" x 9", 310 pages, maps, b&w photos and illustrations, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1636-8 Order Number: GOV213$19.95 The Enduring Seminoles: From Alligator Wrestling to Ecotourism Patsy West This book traces the evolution of Seminole lifestyles from the early 20th century to the crowded tourist attractions of to today. At the dawn of the 20th century, Florida’s Seminoles lived in isolated settlements across the Everglades, to make a living they traded with small-town merchants in Ft. Lauderdale and Ft. Myers. Disease, technology, federal bureaucracy and especially tourism affected the Seminoles. Today a new image of the Seminoles has arisen, one of successful capitalists and much more. Size 6" x 9", b&w photos, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1633-7 Order Number: GOV183 Rob Storter The writings and illustrations of a fisherman, guide and self-taught artist transport us to the remote, half-wild frontier of southwest Florida in the early part of the 20th century. He imparts an old-timer’s grasp of the fantastic flora and fauna of the Everglades, chronicles the change in fishing from a subsistence industry to mechanized methods, and recounts the changes undergone by his family and community over the decades. Size 10" x 8.5", 160 pages, color illustrations, historic photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-3043-3 Order Number: GOV167 $25.95 The Story of the Chokoloskee Bay Country Charlton W. Tebeau The Chokoloskee Bay Country near Naples was some of the wildest territory in Florida and one of the last areas settled. This history includes reminiscences of "Ted" Smallwood, proprietor of Smallwood’s General Store (est. 1906), a trading post that served hunters, fishermen, native Americans, scoundrels, itinerant farmers and settlers. Smallwood recounts the murder of E. J. Watson of Chatham Bend in 1910, the event upon which Peter Matthiessen’s book Killing Mr. Watson is based. Size 6" x 9", 88 pages, b&w period photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-916224-01-1 Order Number: GOV396 $6.95 $24.95 Summer of the Dragon Elemental South Don Goodman The Southern Nature Project was established by a group of writers concerned with how they might best use their craft to help save the dwindling ecosystems of the American South. A dozen have contributed to this anthology which contemplates our connection to the environments of the South. Size 5.75" x 8.75", 153 pages, paperback. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens director Don Goodman was born a hard-wired naturalist and shares the secrets of this unique perspective in tales of a lifetime of interactions with animals and plants… from the magical boyhood incident when two snake eggs hatched in his hand to his current adventures. Thrown into the mix are laugh-out-loud stories of student misadventures, colorful eccentricities, and a float trip down Florida’s grand Ichetucknee River. Size 6" x 9", ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-2689-4 222 pages, paperback, b&w photos. ISBN-13: 978-1-8929-3730-8 Dorinda G. Dallmeyer, editor Order Number: GOV408 24 $16.95 www.floridabooks.com Order Number: GOV398 $14.95 Florida History True Tales of the Everglades Stuart McIver Written by an historical columnist for the Orlando Sun-Sentinel, this interesting book recounts stories about the early days of the Everglades, Big Cypress Swamp, Ten Thousand Islands and the Florida Keys. Archival photos illustrate lively stories of the colorful events and personalities that shaped this unique area. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 64 pages, b&w photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-9613236-3-9 Order Number: GOV430 $4.95 Around the Palma Sola Loop Fred L. Hall This little book is a collection of historical facts and anecdotes about the charming, close-knit community of Palma Sola. This small peninsula in Manatee County is bounded by Palma Sola Bay, Perico Bayou, and the Manatee River. Early residents were fishermen, fruit growers and truck farmers. A fold-out map shows the location of sites mentioned in the text, including houses, ruins, farms, and cemeteries. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 64 pages, line illustrations, gatefold map. ISBN-13: 0-8200-1033-5 Order Number: GO335 $6.95 Gladesmen Glen Simmons and Laura Ogden Few people today can claim a living memory of Florida’s frontier Everglades. Glen Simmons, who has hunted alligators, camped on hammock-covered islands, and poled his skiff through the mangrove swamps of the Glades since the 1920s, is one who can. In this book, together with Laura Ogden, he tells the story of backcountry life in the southern Everglades from his youth until the establishment of the Everglades National Park in 1947. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 224 pages, cloth with color dustjacket, b&w photos, appendix, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1573-6 Order Number: GOV277 $24.95 Mama: Root, Hog, or Die Barbara Oehlbeck This is a touching, true love story of a woman who loved everything. An unforgettable tale of a mountain-born woman who dared to leave those mountains to pursue her own dreams in her own way. As Patrick Smith (renowned, awardwinning Florida author) said, "You’ll laugh one minute and cry the next, as Mama becomes so real you expect her to step out of these pages and sit down beside you…". Youngest Daughter, Barabara Oehlbeck’s literary portrait of her mother tells of the best in all mothers, especially those of the rural south in the 30s and 40s. A Florida Publisher’s Association "Presidents Book Award" first place winner. Size 6.25" x 9.25", 360 pages, jacketed-hardcover, illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-912451-59-6 Order Number: GOV901 NEW ITEM Last Train to Paradise Les Standiford Last Train to Paradise is acclaimed novelist Les Standiford’s fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad— one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the Labor Day hurricane of 1935. Brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler’s dream fulfilled, the Key West Railroad stood as a magnificent achievement for more than twenty-two years, heralded as “the Eighth Wonder of the World.” Standiford brings the full force and fury of 1935’s deadly “Storm of the Century” and its sweeping destruction of “the railroad that crossed an ocean” to terrifying life. Size: 5” x 8”. 288 pages. B&W photos throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-4947-9 Order Number: GOV543 $14.95 The Houses of St. Augustine, 1565–1821 Albert Manucy The charming two-story balcony house so distinctive to St. Augustine offers tangible evidence of Spanish settlement in the New World. Albert Manucy discusses this and a host of other features in this basic reference tool for colonial period restoration, based on careful study of existing buildings, archaeological findings, and Spanish archival documents. Size 6" x 9", 179 pages, line illustrations, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1103-5 Order Number: GOV293 $16.95 Totch: A Life in the Everglades Loren G. "Totch" Brown Totch Brown—alligator hunger, commercial fisherman, crabber, professional guide, poacher, marijuana runner, singer and songwriter—is also natural-born storyteller. Here he recounts a lifetime of adventures in the great, trackless wilderness of the everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. Size 6" x 9", 280 pages, b&w photos, appendices. ISBN-13: 9780-8130-1228-5 Order Number: GOV424 $17.95 St. Petersburg and the Florida Dream, 1888–1950 Raymond Arsenault The history of St. Petersburg and southern Pinellas County are explored in this book, which is illustrated with historic photographs. It covers period from St. Petersburg’s inception until 1950, when demographic and cultural shifts began to alter the city’s character perceptibly. Size 7" x 9", 360 pages, b&w photos throughout, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1667-2 Order Number: GOV393 $24.95 $27.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 25 Florida History NEW ITEM It Happened in Florida Southern Prohibition: From Ponce de Leon's discovery of the `Land of Flowers` in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, this book takes readers on a behind-the scenes tour of some of the characters and episodes from the Sunshine State's vibrant past. In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining as well as informative, E. Lynne Wright recounts some of the most captivating moments from Florida's history. Size 6" x 9", 160 pages, paperback, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: Race, Reform, and Public Life in Middle Florida, 1821-1920 Lee L. Willis Southern Prohibition examines political culture and reform through the evolving temperance and prohibition movements in Middle Florida. Lee L. Willis takes a close look at the Florida plantation belt to reveal that the campaign against alcohol had a dramatic impact on public life in this portion of the South as early as the 1840s. Size 6" x 9", 224 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0820341415 Order Number: GOV583 The Johnson/Wilcox Collection from Mound Key, Florida Ryan J. Wheeler Mound Key, believed by archaeologists to be Calos, the ancient capital of the Calusa Indians, is a magnificent site, with over 125 acres of shell mounds, shell ridges, sunken watercourts, and canoe canals, covered with tropical foliage and surrounded by mangroves and the waters of Estero Bay. This book explores the contents of the cast within the archaeology and history of the Calusa. Size 8.5" x 11", 200 pages, paperback, b&w photos and line illustrations, appendices, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-9701550-9 Order Number: GOV298 Barbara Purdy, photos by Roy C. Craven, Jr. For thousands of years, the Indians of Florida created exquisite objects from the natural materials available to them: wood, bone, stone, clay and shell. This stunning full-color book, describes and pictures 116 of these masterpieces. Size 7" x 10", 144 pages, cloth with color dustjacket, color photos throughout, bibliography. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1462-3 Unconquered People: Florida’s Seminole and Miccosukee Indians Brent Richards Weisman Anthropologist Brent Weisman brings fresh perspectives to the Seminoles, explaining how tthey emerged as an ethnic group during the colonial period. He also relates that history to the rich legacy of the precolumbian Indians of the southeastern U.S. Weisman leads us through the 18th and 19th centuries to the present, weaving together historical archaeological sources, explaining the heritage of the Seminoles and of the Miccosukee Indians, a tribe with the Seminoles. Size 6" x 9", 180 pages, b&w photos, maps. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1663-4 Order Number: GOV431 $34.95 Florida’s Indians from Ancient Times to the Present Jerald T. Milanich This book is about the Apalachee Indians and their neighbors, people like the Calusa, Tequesta, Jororo, Potano, and Ais, who once made their homes in Florida. It also is about their ancestors and their ancestors’ ancestors, a chain of people going back 12,000 years to the first Floridians. Its many illustrations and sidebars make it very accessible for all readers, both professional archaeologists and the general public. Size 6" x 9", 208 pages, b&w photos, line illustrations, color photos, bibliography. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1599-6 26 $19.95 Ecology of a Cracker Childhood Janisse Ray The author grew up in a junkyard along U.S. Highway 1, hidden from Florida-bound vacationers by the hedge at the end of the road and by hulks of old cars and stacks of blown-out tires. Her autobiography, at once colloquial and elegiac, tells how a childhood spent in rural isolation and steeped in religious fundamentalism grew into a passion to save the almost vanished longleaf pine ecosystem that once covered the South.Size 5.5" x 8.5", 224 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-57131-247-1 Order Number: GOV181 Order Number: GOV245 $14.95 $29.95 Indian Art of Ancient Florida Order Number: GOV295 978-0-7627-1054-6 $24.95 Treasure of the Calusa: Order Number: GOV427 E. Lynne Wright $19.95 www.floridabooks.com $14.95 Seasons of Real Florida Jeff Klinkenberg Preserving the past, this collection of essays reveals Klinkenberg’s waggish appreciation of the state’s history, folkways and landscape. Many pieces focus off the beaten path and on modern rogues who seem to turn their backsides to the subdivisions and shopping malls that pave the state. For anyone with a stake in the real Florida, this tour of places and personalities will linger in memory like the aroma of orange blossoms on a clear winter night. Size 6" x 9", hardcover, 280 pages, b&w photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2713-5 Order Number: GOV373 $24.95 Plants & gardening Wildflowers of Florida Jaret Daniels & Stan Tekiela Pick up this field guide to 200 of Florida's beautiful wildflowers. Full-page photos, details and species organized by color and size make this the best way to learn about and identify the flowers you see. Size 4.4" x 5.9", 428 pages, color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1591-93252-9 Order Number: GOV496 $16.95 Florida Wildflowers in Their Natural Communities Walter Kingsley Taylor Detailed descriptions and 450+ color photos , scientific and common names, flowering time, habitats, distribution and geographical range make this a most useful reference for wildflower watchers, native plant gardeners, and anyone interested in protecting the ecologically unique communities that sustain Florida’s wildflowers. Species are organized by plant community. Size 6" x 9", 400 pages, flex binding, Tough Plants for Florida Gardens Felder Fushing Tough Plants for Florida Gardens is written for novice and accomplished Florida gardeners alike, for all gardeners who value their leisure time. They also value the appearance of their home and appreciate the benefits of well-placed landscaping…however; they do not want to devote too much time to keeping it beautiful. Tough Plants for Florida Gardens includes over 180 of the toughest plants for Florida gardens, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and small trees, ornamental vines, and grasses. Each featured plant is noted for its ability to thrive with minimal care. Many of the selections can withstand drought, poor soils, and minimal (or no) pruning, while providing beauty and charm in the Florida landscape. Size: 7” x 10”. 240 pages. Color photos throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-59186-120-1 Order Number: GOV547 Flatwoods Plant Guide Daniel Austin, Penelope Honychurch & Steve Bass color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1616-0 Order Number: GOV225 Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell This attractive book shows 281 plants in beautiful full-color photos. You’ll find full information profiles on every type of hardy native plant, from seaside foliage to wildflowers and grasses, shrubs, vines and even aquatics. Landscapes and gardens using these natives are easier to maintain, use less water, thrive without chemical pesticides and fertilizers and provide havens for wildlife.Size 7" x 10", 368 pages, color photos throughout, nursery list, bibliography, index. Revised ed. ISBN-13: 978-1-58979-051-6 Order Number: GOV328 Flatwoods are open woodlands on nearly-level plains dominated by pine trees. They are one of the most diverse plant communities in Florida, as well as the commonest. This book profiles 51 flatwood species. $24.95 Native Florida Plants $29.95 Common Grasses of Florida and the Southeast $24.99 Size 5.5" x 8.5", 112 pages, b&w photos, line drawings, index. No ISBN Order Number: GOV201 $10.00 Scrub Plant Guide Daniel Austin, Penelope Honychurch & Steve Bass These 36 plants favor dry, sandy scrub areas. In south Florida, these scrubs are characteristically open pineland with scrub pines and a scrub oak/palmetto understory. Scrub is probably the oldest plant community in Florida, and its most endangered. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 84 pages, b&w photos, line drawings. No ISBN Order Number: GOV362 $7.50 Lewis L. Yarlett If you’ve travelled Florida’s highways in the fall, you know how gorgeous our grasses can be. This book describes over 100 species of native and naturalized grasses. It discusses grasses in history, origin of grass names, distinction between grasses, sedges and rushes, and grass taxonomy and biology. Each species of grass is described, as well as its distribution, growth habit and environmental significance. Size 6" x 9.25", 176 pages, 96 color photos, glossary, biblio., index. ISBN-13: 978-1-885258-05-2 Order Number: GO052 $18.00 Coastal Hammock & Mangrove Plant Guide Daniel Austin, Penelope Honychurch & Steve Bass This book contains 35 trees, shrubs and vines grow in south Florida’s coastal hammocks and mangrove-dominated wetlands. Coastal hammocks, once an unbroken strip along our coasts, have been almost completely eliminated by development. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 78 pages, b&w photos, line drawings. No ISBN Order Number: GOV162 $7.50 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 27 Plants & gardening Shade Gardening for Florida Monica Moran Brandies Learn what you can plant in different kinds of shade—deep, dappled, or something in between—and how to maintain your trees and landscape to keep the level of shade you want, whether your goal is to create a garden that evokes a tropical jungle or a woodland forest. Size 7" x 10", 144 pages, b&w and color photos, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0421-1 Order Number: GO211 $19.95 Florida Landscape Plants John V. Watkins, Thomas J. Sheehan, & Robert J. Black This is the revised and expanded version of the book including 70 additional native plant species along with updated botanical names and additional general information. Each description contains a detailed drawing for easily identifying the plant, and both the common name and the botanical name are given. Following the general description are entries on propagation, soil and light requirements, culture, hardiness, salt tolerance, pests, and landscape uses. Size 6" x 9", 480 pages, paperback, glossary, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2838-5 Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening Order Number: GOV216 $19.95 Robert Bowden Expert gardening and horticulturist, Robert Bowden, has written an easy-to-use guide to fruit and vegetable gardening in Florida. Full-color images illustrate the more than 25 citrus, fruits and berries featured, plus more than 35 vegetable recommendations. Size 7” x 10”. 288 pages. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1591864646 Order Number: GOV513 $19.95 Xeriscaping for Florida Homes Monica Moran Brandies This common-sense guide will tell you how to make the most of water used in your home landscape. You’ll have a greener, more productive yard, fewer failures, and overall much less water use. Organic gardening principles are described and recommended to protect ground water quality. An important, must-have guide for every gardener and homeowner in this thirsty state. Revised plant charts feature more native trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. Size 8.5" x 11", 184 pages, color and b&w photos, sidebars, illustrations, appendices, bibliography and index. Second edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0418-1 Order Number: GO181 $18.95 National Audubon Society Field Guide to Mushrooms Gary H. Lincoff With more than 700 mushrooms detailed with color photographs and descriptive text, this is the most comprehensive photographic field guide to the mushrooms of North America. The 762 full-color identification photographs show the mushrooms as they appear in natural habitats. The text account for each species includes a detailed physical description, information on edibility, season, habitat, range, look-alikes, alternative names, and facts on edible and poisonous species, uses, and folklore. A supplementary section on cooking and eating and illustrations identifying the parts of a mushroom, round out this essential guide. Size: 4.25” x 7.5”. 928 pages. Color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-394-51992-0 Order Number: GOV545 28 $20.95 www.floridabooks.com The Right Plants for Dry Places Suncoast Native Plant Society This guidebook, written for central Florida, tells how to identify, where to use and how to take care of 40 native trees, shrubs, groundcovers and vines. It also gives blooming and fruiting times, mature size, wildlife value and vital information. Choose native Florida plants for your home landscape. Size 6" x 9", 128 pages, color photos, plant charts, index, 2nd ed. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0423-5 Order Number: GO235 $14.95 Florida’s Best Native Landscape Plants Gil Nelson Published in cooperation with the Association of Florida Native Nurseries and the Florida Department of Transportation, this guide provides technical information on the design and maintenance of landscapes using native plants that are readily available from native plant nurseries. The 200 species were selected for their availability and for their general hardiness, popularity, and ease of use in both commercial and residential landscapes. Size 7" x 10", 432 pages, color photos and watercolor illustrations, index, bibliography. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2644-2 Order Number: GOV228 $34.95 The Nature of Florida’s Neighborhoods Including Bats, Scrub Jays, Lizards and Wildflowers Cathie Katz It’s nature in your own backyard! Fascinating facts about the plants, insects, spiders, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that are likely to share your personal habitat. Lively, detailed drawings illustrate this charming guide that will captivate nature lovers of all ages. Size 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, line illustrations, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-888025-09-5 Order Number: GO095 $8.95 Plants & gardening Your Florida Guide to Perennials Sydney Park Brown, Rick K. Schoellhorn Whether you are just gaining an interest in perennials or have a long-time appreciation of them, this fourth book in the popular Your Florida Guide to . . . series will become a valuable gardening resource. With Your Florida Guide to Perennials you will recognize old favorites and be introduced to gorgeous new varieties to add to your garden’s plant palette. Size 7" x 10", 136 pages, paperback, color photographs throughout, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 9780813029276 Order Number: GOV447 The World of Tropical Flowers Laurie Perrero With full-color photographs and descriptions of flowering seasons, toxicities, and propagation methods, this book helps readers identify more than 100 tropical plants that are found in the United States. Size 6" x 9", 64 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9780893170080 Order Number: WW-0089 $4.95 $18.95 Tropical Edible Plants for South Florida Coastal Areas Russell J. Seibert, Ph.D. Wildflowers Richard Parker Temperate fruits and veggies suffer burnout in sweltering south Florida, but the 20 tropical edibles in this guide will do just fine. Common name, scientific name, plant family, and country of origin are given for each species. The one-page description also tells which part of the plant is edible, its nutritional value, and information about growing it. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, line illustrations. In this handbook of wildflowers is distinguished by the detailed full color photography and concise text which gives the physical desription, growing season, habitat, and range of each species. Most of the flowers included are common and easy to find, a great number appearing along highways and roads. Parker identifies more than 250 wildflowers. Size 6" x 9", 128 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-9701613-3-6 ISBN-13: 9780893170349 Order Number: GOV428 Order Number: WW-0348 $6.00 $7.95 JUST ADDED Landscaping for Florida’s Wildlife Joe Schaefer and George Tanner Step-by-step, this book tells how to create a landscape that takes into account the needs of both people and nature. Drawings, tables and worksheets illustrate procedures for determining what wildlife is likely to use your property and how to add native plants and non-plant elements (like birdhouses) to make your property a wildlife-friendly habitat. Has an extensive list of native plants, lists of public agencies and private conservation organizations, a reading list, and a table showing which wildlife species use various ecosystems. Size 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1571-2 Order Number: GOV306 A Guide to Collecting Edible and Tasty Mushrooms Alexander Schwab There are thousands of different species of fungi. Safe and unsafe species often closely resemble each other, and worrying about which mushrooms are safe and which might be deadly can take all the fun out of mushrooming. Enter Mushrooming with Confidence! Size 7.5" x 9.5", 176 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1620871959 Order Number: GOV576 $14.95 $12.95 Native Plant Landscaping for Florida Wildlife Craig Huegel Ecologist and consultant Craig Huegel explains how anyone can easily create an attractive landscape plan that is also an inviting habitat for wild animals. He provides specific information on the wildlife value of approximately 150 native trees and shrubs and gives clear and precise direction on incorporating each into your garden. Size 6” x 9”. 320 pages. Over 150 color photographs. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0813034942 Order Number: GOV909 Mushrooming with Confidence Florida Gardener’s Resource Tom MacCubbin, Georgia Tasker Florida Gardener's Resource is filled with essential information for successful Florida gardening from popular gardening experts. More than 300 plant selections in eleven gardening categories from annuals to tropicals. Monthly to-do calendars assist gardeners in the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. Size 6” x 9”. 384 pages. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1591864677 Order Number: GOV514 $24.99 $24.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 29 Plants & gardening Coastal Dune Plants Daniel Austin, Penelope Honychurch & Steve Bass These 38 species of plants occupy the dune communities of southeast Florida’s beaches and coastal islands. Tolerant of salt, wind, and shifting sand, they are able to survive in alkaline, nutrient-poor soil. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 84 pages, $7.50 A tremendous tool for identifying native and naturalized plants, this authoritative guide has a color photograph of each species, as well as information about blooming season, habitat, distribution, legal protection, etc. Order Number: GOV224 Betrock’s Landscape Palms Alan W. Meerow This book describes 102 species of palms grown in Florida and elsewhere, each illustrated in a color photograph. A section on cultivation offers advice on fertilizing, transplanting, preventing and treating cold weather damage, insect and disease problems. Tables categorize species by characteristics important in landscape selection. Size 8.5" x 11", 180 pages, color photographs throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-9629761-7-9 Order Number: GOV133 C. Ritchie Bell and Bryan J. Taylor Size 5.5" x 8.5", 332 pages, paperback, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-9608688-3-4 b&w photographs, line drawings. No ISBN Order Number: GOV161 Florida Wild Flowers and Roadside Plants $39.95 $23.00 Guide to Florida Wildflowers Walter Kingsley Taylor You don’t need to be an expert to look up an unfamiliar blossom in this field guide;the wildflowers are grouped by their color, amateur naturalists find this book especially easy to use. Size 6" x 9", 320 pages, hardcover, color photographs throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-87833-747-7 Order Number: GOV282 $27.95 Florida Keys Wildflowers Roger L. Hammer FEATURED ITEM Quick Reference Folding I.D. Guides These laminated guides are to specific geographic areas. The 12 panels are waterproof and fold up into a handy pocket-size. The guides contain color photographs from area specialists. This guide to the common wildflowers found in the lush Florida Keys features 300 beautiful color photographs. Detailed plant descriptions and line art aid in plant identification for botanists and novice enthusiasts alike. Each species description is accompanied by a "comments" section giving lore about the plant, its uses, or the origin of its name. Size 6" x 9", 192 pages, color photos, glossary, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-2569-4 Wildflowers of Central Florida (94 species) Roger L. Hammer $7.95 Wildflowers of Southeast Florida (89 species) ISBN-13: 978-0-9824905-7-0 Order Number: GOV535 $23.95 Everglades Wildflowers ISBN-13: 978-0-9828856-1-1 Order Number: GOV536 Order Number: GOV215 This is the ultimate field guide to more than 200 wildflowers of the ecoregion that stretches from Lake Okeechobee south, from coast to coast to coast. Packed with vivid color photos and informative text, this valuable reference will help you identify and appreciate the varied flora of this vast watershed. Size 6" x 9", 256 pages, color photos, glossary, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-1089-8 $7.95 Order Number: GOV184 $24.95 Bananas You Can Grow Wildflowers of Southwest Florida (90 species) ISBN-13: 978-1-9824905-9-4 Order Number: GOV574 $7.95 James W. Waddick and Glenn M. Stokes Tells how to grow the best species and cultivars of bananas for tropical climates, for patio containers, for best taste, and for ornamental flowers, foliage or fruits. Includes the basics of where to purchase plants, how to plant and care for them. "Quick Views" of many different varieties will help you compare and select the best for your growing conditions. Size 7.5" x 9.5", 128 pages, color photos, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-9678540-1-4 Order Number: GOV119 30 www.floridabooks.com $19.95 Plants & gardening Florida’s Fabulous Trees Winston Williams Fabulous photographs illustrate this guide to exotic and native flowering trees, palms, pines and other fascinating trees found in the state. Size 9" x 12", 64 pages, color photos throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-911977-02-8 Order Number: GOV242 $9.95 Flowering Trees for Central & South Florida Gardens Maxine Fortune Schuetz Forty-eight trees are illustrated with sketches and 30 pages of colorful blossoms, original paintings by the author. Gives descriptions, history, blooming season, water, soil and temperature requirements. Size 8.5" x 11", 146 pages, color and b&w illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0410-5 Order Number: GO105 $9.95 Book of Trees for Florida & the Subtropics Fred Walden Handbook of Landscape Palms Jan Allyn Learn to identify and grow the most popular members of the palm family. Information on size, color, water, nutrition and salt tolerance will help you select one or more for your tropical or subtropical landscape. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages, color photographs throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0422-8 Order Number: GO228 $8.95 NEW ITEM Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida Ginny Stibolt & Melissa Contreras A practical how-to guide for personal and local organic farming. This book arranges plants by family to help growers design their crop rotation schemes and features some unconventional but robust Florida native plants that are suitable to grow alongside traditional vegetables, such as meadow garlic, tomatillos, Seminole pumpkin, spotted horsemint, jicama, and prickly pear. Size 6" x 9", 392 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0813044019 This old favorite has been completely revised, with many more north Florida trees and natives. It contains over 300 line illustrations of trees seen every day in Florida’s roadside planting, parks and residential gardens. You’ll recognize some of the temperate-subtropical trees shown, while others may be unfamiliar. Size 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, illustrated. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0414-3 Order Number: GOV916 Order Number: GO143 This huge plant selection guide describes hundreds and hundreds of subtropical plants, both native and exotic, that grow in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11. Each entry has a line illustration, common name(s), scientific name with pronunciation and translation, form, mature size, zone, habitat, leaf, stem, flower and fruit descriptions, culture information, common diseases/problems, propagation methods and landscape uses. Size 7" x 10", 660 pages, line illustrations, $6.95 Big Trees: The Florida Register Daniel B. Ward & Robert T. Ing "Champion trees" are the subject of this book. It contains an inventory of the largest examples of each species of native and nonnative tree in the state, where they are and who owns them. Other sections address "giants of yesteryear", common causes of death in trees, rates of growth, rankings of species by size, and information on how to measure and nominate trees for special champion designation. Size 7.75" x 10.5", 232 pages, index, appendices. ISBN-13: 978-1-885258-06-9 Order Number: GO069 $9.95 Florida’s Incredible Wild Edibles Richard Deuerling & Peggy Lantz Florida’s varying habitats are blessed with a wide variety of native plant species, with roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds that provide good and interesting food for people. From "Dandelion Dip" to "Elderflower Champagne," Deuerling and Lantz take great pleasure in offering accurate descriptions and recipes for Florida’s incredible wild edibles. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 72 pages, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-8852-5802-1 Order Number: GO021 $6.00 $24.95 Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates BiJan Dehgan glossary, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1628-3 Order Number: GOV305 $24.95 The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants Department of the Army This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are its color photos. There are over one hundred of them, further simplifying the identification of poisonous and edible plants. No serious outdoors person should ever hit the trail without this book and the knowledge contained within it. 135 color, 15 b&w illustrations. Size: 5.9” x 8.9”. 160 pages. Color photos and b&w illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-1-60239-692-0 Order Number: GOV554 $12.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 31 Plants & gardening Healing Plants: Medicine of the Florida Seminole Indians Alice Micco Snow & Susan Enns Stans This colorfully illustrated compendium gives an overview of Seminole history, native medicine, and the life of Snow, a Seminole herbalist. It places Seminole healing practices in their cultural context and describes actual treatments. Charts with plant names in Creek, Miccosukee and English and lists of plant properties with their common and botanical names offer easy reference. Size 6" x 9", 192 Mac Perry’s Florida Lawn and Garden Care Mac Perry Mac Perry, a former horticultural agent, covers it all—how to design an attractive landscape, how to have a lush, green lawn, how to keep pests and weeds at bay, how to care for fruit and shade trees, improve your soil, fertilize your plants, and much more. One excellent feature of this book is its many lists: "Seven Native Shade Trees," "Fifteen Disease Symptoms", "Ten Common Lawn Insects", "Eight Popular Berry Fruits", etc. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 128 pages, line pages, cloth with color dustjacket, b&w and color photos, appendices, notes. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-2062-4 illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0417-4 Order Number: GOV286 Order Number: GO174 $24.95 Creating and Planting Alpine Gardens Rex Murfitt This book introduces gardeners to time-tested ways of achieving success with alpines in North American growing conditions. The author begins with descriptions of alpine sites and ways of handling rocks and building small gardens. He continues information on growing alpines in troughs and tufa rock, other containers, raised beds, and alpine houses. His opinionated discourse on suggested plants is a treat and an inspiration. (Note: Included for our customers in cooler climes—probably not too helpful to Florida gardeners!) Size 7" x 10", 284 pages, b&w and color photos, line illustrations, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-8934-4307-8 Order Number: GOV168 $22.50 Creating and Planting Garden Troughs Joyce Fingerut and Rex Murfitt You've probably seen hypertufa-this lightweight aggregate of concrete and perlite is used in theme parks and zoos to create natural-looking walls and rocky outcroppings. You also can use it to form elegant, 'antique' stone garden urns and rustic planters. This book tells you how. It has materials lists, mixing instructions, forming and decorating techniques, with line illustrations. Size 7" x 10", 174 pages, hardcover, b&w and color photos, line illustrations. appendices, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-8934-4300-6 Order Number: GOV169 $8.95 Stan DeFreitas’ Complete Guide to Florida Gardening Stan DeFreitas With over 117,000 copies sold, this book has become a staple on Florida gardeners’ bookshelves. In twelve beefy chapters, radio and TV personality "Mr. Green Thumb" covers garden planning, trees, palms, shrubs, fruit and nut trees, annuals, perennials, orchids, vegetables, vines and groundcovers, lawns, houseplants, insects and diseases. Size 6" x 9", 348 pages, cloth with color dustjacket, color photos throughout, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-58979-256-2 Order Number: GOV394 $34.95 Gardening and Landscaping in Central Florida Marlys Bell This comprehensive book takes readers from planning and planting to what to do when there are problems and where to go for help. Newcomers and long-term residents will find information and pictures of interest, whether they are doing work themselves or having it done, particularly if they are interested in low maintenance, environmentally friendly, personalized landscapes. Size 8.5" x 11", 232 pages, 450 color photos, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-97423400-7 Order Number: GOV272 $29.95 $21.00 Questions and Answers for Deep South Gardeners, 2E Nellie Neal Help for Deep South Gardeners is here at last, with "Garden Mama" Nellie Neal’s book of real questions from gardeners would call her on the SuperTalk MS Radio Network, and her answers. Chapters cover fall, winter, spring, and summer, each with chores and tips for the season, and—the heart of the book—questions from the talk show. Size 7" x 10", 120 pages, line Vegetable Gardening in Florida James M. Stephens This guide is indispensable to extension agents, schoolteachers, garden writers, and lovers of juicy, homegrown tomatos. It has expert advice on how to grow vegetables and edible herbs in gardens anywhere in Florida, and explains types of gardens, site selection, variety selection, garden establishment and care, soil fertilization and management, climatic implications, cultivation practices, harvesting and storing, control of pests and diseases. Size 8.5" x 11", 144 pages, illustrations and b&w photos, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-1-893443-06-8 color photos throughout, planting guide, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1674-0 Order Number: GOV346 Order Number: GOV432 32 $12.95 www.floridabooks.com $16.95 Plants & gardening Betrock’s Reference Guide to Florida Landscape Plants Timothy K. Broschat and Alan W. Meerow Lists 1200+ shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers and ornamental plants. Scientific and common names, family, hardiness zones, place of origin, growth rate, salt tolerance, soil preference, foliage color, flowering season, flower color, propagation methods, hazards and uses, cultivation problems, nominal size, nutritional, water and light requirements, leaf type and texture, environmental problems and flower characteristics, hardiness zone map, native and drought tolerant plant lists. Size 7.25" x 10.5", 444 pages, 384 color photos, hardcover. Your Florida Guide to Bedding Plants Robert J. Black & Edward F. Gilman This book has easy-to-follow landscape plans for designing attractive beds using over 70 bedding plants. Garden successfully in coastal areas, prevent and cope with plant pests and diseases, create hanging baskets, fragrance and cutting gardens. At-a-glance photo reference makes plant identification a snap. Size 7" x 11", 72 pages, color photos, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1642-9 Order Number: GOV445 $18.95 ISBN-13: 978-0-9629761-0-0 Order Number: GOV131 $59.95 Betrock’s Florida Plant Guide Edward F. Gilman, Ph.D. This reference guide has 274 native and exotic plants for Florida landscapes, each shown in a color photo with name, cultivation zone, mature size, form, flower color, cultivation needs, typical uses and notes. Plants are grouped by type: turfgrass, bedding plants, perennials, groundcovers, palms, shrubs, trees, vines and foliage. Size 6" x 9", 164 pages, hardcover, color photos, appendix, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-9629761-4-8 Order Number: GOV130 $19.95 A Cutting Garden for Florida Betty Barr Mackey & Monica Moran Brandies This guide tells you the best flowers to choose for your north, central or south Florida garden, how to start and transplant seedlings, how to arrange bouquets and dry flowers, and how to make arrangements of living plants. Keep it handy when you’re perusing seed catalogs. Fully indexed, with bibliography and lists of suppliers, botanical gardens, plant societies and garden clubs. Size 7" x 10", 144 pages, line illustrations, bibliography, index, third edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-9616338-9-9 Order Number: GOV104 $15.95 For the Love of Roses in Florida and Elsewhere Barbara Oehlbeck Roses are a natural for Florida—they love sunshine and don’t mind the heat if given regular irrigation. For the attentive gardener who loves year-round color and delights in presenting fragrant bouquets of perfect blossoms to friends and family, no flower has as much appeal. Color photographs enhance this guide to selecting, planting, caring for and enjoying roses. Size 8.5" x 11", 120 pages, color photos, glossary, bibliography, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0419-8, Order Number: GO198 Your Florida Guide to Shrubs Edward F. Gilman and Robert J. Black This book guides the reader through the practical steps in selecting and maintaining appropriate and healthy shrubs for all landscape uses. It discusses exotic shrubs and describes how to use Florida native plants that have been all but ignored by other landscape and gardening books. It also includes a hardiness-zone map and an illustrated shrub selection guide. Size 7" x 11", 122 pages, color illustrations and photos throughout, appendices, index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1673-3 Order Number: GOV448 $18.95 Subtropical Plants: A Practical Gardening Guide Jacqueline Sparrow and Gil Hanly This practical book is a guide not only to the range of attractive subtropicals but also to selected tropical plants that can be grown in subtropical areas. It includes trees and shrubs, palms and cycads, climbers, orchids, bulbs and perennials, cacti and succulents, bromeliads and a selection of fruit. Descriptions and cultivation information is given for each species. Size 7" x 10", 176 pages, paperback color photographs throughout, index. ISBN-13: 9780881925449 Order Number: GOV397 $19.95 FEATURED ITEM Bringing Nature Home How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants Douglas W. Tallamy There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife. Most native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. By planting natives, everyone can provide a welcoming environment for wildlife. By acting on Douglas Tallamy’s practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference. Size 6" x 9", 360 pages, full color, paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-992-8 Order Number: GOV556 $17.95 $14.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 33 florida's Fabulous series Florida's Fabulous Book Series The Florida's Fabulous books open the eyes of readers to the unique, natural wonders of the Florida environment. That is why doctors place copies in their waiting rooms, realtors give copies to new home buyers, and grandparents purchase the books to read to their grandchildren. Florida's Fabulous nature books appeal to everyone with the desire to learn more about Florida nature. Title ISBN Order Number Florida’s Fabulous Birds............................................ 978-0-911977-06-6.............................. GOV229................................. $12.95 Florida’s Fabulous Butterflies................................. 978-0-911977-15-8.............................. GOV230................................. $15.95 Florida’s Fabulous Canoe & Kayak........................ 978-0-911977-25-7.............................. GOV231................................. $19.95 Florida’s Fabulous Fishes......................................... 978-0-911977-22-6.............................. GOV232................................. $16.95 Florida’s Fabulous Flowers...................................... 978-0-911977-01-1.............................. GOV233................................... $9.95 Florida’s Fabulous Insects........................................ 978-0-911977-14-1.............................. GOV234................................. $16.95 Florida’s Fabulous Lighthouses.............................. 978-0-911977-51-6.............................. GOV200................................. $14.95 Florida’s Fabulous Mammals................................... 978-0-911977-13-4.............................. GOV235................................. $16.95 Florida’s Fabulous Natural Places (pb)................ 978-0-911977-19-6.............................. GOV237................................. $15.95 Florida’s Fabulous Natural Places (hc)................ 978-0-911977-20-1.............................. GOV236 .........SALE $24.95 $19.95 Florida’s Fabulous Reptiles & Amphibians........ 978-0-911977-11-0.............................. GOV238................................. $15.95 Florida’s Fabulous Seashells.................................... 978-0-911977-05-9.............................. GOV239................................. $15.95 Florida’s Fabulous Spiders....................................... 978-0-911977-21-9.............................. GOV240................................. $13.95 Florida’s Fabulous Trail Guide................................ 978-0-911977-24-0.............................. GOV241................................. $15.95 Florida’s Fabulous Trees........................................... 978-0-911977-02-8.............................. GOV242................................... $9.95 Florida’s Fabulous Waterbirds................................ 978-0-911977-00-7.............................. GOV243................................... $9.95 34 www.floridabooks.com Cookbooks NEW ITEM Florida's Edible Wild Plants Peggy Sias Lantz Living off the land is a romantic idea, but in practice it can be confusing. So instead we buy nuts someone else picked for us, berries packaged hundreds of miles away, and greens that may or may not contain contaminants. This book demystifies the process of foraging to help you discover the wonder of finding and eating wild plants that grow right in your backyard. Size 6" x 9", 200 pages, b&w illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-9420-8438-2 Order Number: GOV579 $16.95 The Gasparilla Cookbook Junior League of Tampa The 30th anniversary edition of this widely acclaimed cookbook contains over 700 tempting recipes. It has become one of the best known and most used regional cookbooks ever produced. Size 6.5" x 9.25", 330 pages, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-9609556-0-2 Order Number: GOV273 $14.95 Seminole Indian Recipes Marina Polvay Delicious Grapefruit Recipes Patricia Mack This cookbooks has the world's most famous grapefruit recipes. Mack's collection includes a variety of classics as well as popular secret recipes from some of Florida's most famous restaurants. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 128 pages, b&w illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-97605-559-2 Order Number: GOV498 $8.95 Citrus Lover’s Cookbook Bruce Fischer This great little cookbook is devoted totally to citrus. Oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines and grapefruit are served up in hundreds of wonderful ways.Size 5.5" x 8.5", 96 pages, comb bound. ISBN-13: 978-0-914846-90-1 Order Number: GOV159 $9.95 Florida Cook Book Golden West Publishers This cookbook celebrates Florida's culinary heritage, like fresh seafood, citrus, beef, and wild game. Try Aunt Sally's Key Lime Pie, Pina Colada Muffins, Seminole Pumpkin Fry Bread or seafood delights like Sautéed Gulf Coast Grouper, Drunken Shrimp in Sour Cream Sauce. Includes historical and modern trivia! Size 5.5" x 8.5", 94 pages, Most Seminoles now reside in modern homes, but the culinary traditions which originated in the open, palm-thatched chickee are preserved in this little book. The food of generations past is a healthful and satisfying diet. Corn, swamp cabbage, pumpkin, and wild game recipes are featured. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-35-1 Order Number: GOV376 $5.95 NEW EDITION The Florida Keys Cookbook: Recipes & Foodways of Paradise Victoria Shearer The Florida Keys Cookbook is a fascinating combination of food history, local lore, and over 200 mouth-watering recipes showcasing the Florida Key's bounty from local restaurant chefs and home cooks. Archival photographs and sidebars round out this beautiful book. Size 7.5" x 9.25", 296 pages, paperback, full color photos. ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-8108-9 Order Number: GOV460 $19.95 Tampa Treasures Cookbook Junior League of Tampa comb binding, line illustrations. ISBN-13: 9781885590558 This cookbook from the Junior League of Tampa is a collection of over 500 delectable recipes from League members, friends, and favorite restaurants. The book has tempting photos of suggested menus along with related Bay Area events and activities, making it an ideal souvenir or gift. Order Number: GOV411 Size 8.5" x 11", 340 pages, color photographs, hard cover. ISBN-13: 978-0-9609556-2-6 $9.95 Randy Wayne White's Gulf Coast Cookbook: With Memories and Photos of Sanibel Island Randy Wayne White & Carlene Fredericka Brennen This cookbook pairs more than 125 recipes with photos of the real Tarpon Bay and the most appetizing food-related passages from this acclaimed writer's essays and novels. The result is a veritable memoir of food and adventure. Size 7.8" x 8.4", 288 pages, Order Number: GOV402 $19.95 The Angler’s Cookbook: From Hook to Table Vic Dunaway The Anglers Cookbook is the valuable new reference. From proper handling, cleaning and storage of your catch to over 100 mouth-watering recipes, this book makes eating your fish the most delightful experience possible. Size 6" x 9", 208 pages, paperback, paperback, index, b&w photos. ISBN-13: 9781592280964 color photos throughout, index. ISBN-13: 9780936240336 Order Number: GOV347 Order Number: GOV403 $16.95 $16.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 35 Cookbooks The Gourmet Gator Cookbook Lindy Brookhart Stevens with cartoons by RJ Ballard Alligator meat is lean, nutritious and delicious, but until now it’s been hard to find recipes for it. This collection of recipes is truly gourmet— and has international flair! Try Gator Gallejo, Alligator Lasagna, ’Croc Cordon Bleu, Curried Gator Afrikaans, Sweet and Perfect Alligator Paella or Reptile Ratatouille. For a more down home taste, try Beer Batter Gator Bites, Gator and Black-Eyed Pea Soup, Gator Po’ Boy... 65 delicious, kitchen-tested recipes in all! Size 6" x 9", 112 pages. ISBN-13: 978-08200-0811-0 Seafood Recipes Joyce LaFray Joyce reveals 31 recipes for fish and shellfish appetizers and entrees served in Florida restaurants. For an elegant dinner for two try Stuffed Pompano as prepared at Miami's Fontainbleu Hilton. Or feed a crowd with Derby Oyster Stew from the restaurant at St. Pete's Derby Lane dog track. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-36-8 Order Number: GOV188 $5.95 Key Lime Desserts Order Number: GO110 $9.95 Famous Florida Recipes: 300 Years of Good Eating Lowis Carlton For more than ten years Lowis traveled Florida, collecting and testing recipes found to be popular with the "natives:" Greek Lamb Kebobs from Tarpon Springs, Fried Catfish from Clewiston, Beef Barbecue from Florida cow country, Key West Paella, Yam Praline Pie from the Panhandle. Recipes are grouped by region and each section is preceded by a mini-history. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 108 pages. ISBN-13: 978-08200-0810-3 Order Number: GO103 $6.95 Joyce LaFray A delicious and versatile fruit, the Key Lime is an exotic addition to back yard gardens and a favorite on restaurant menus. You’ll find recipes for everything from Key Lime pie to frosty citrus whips to light, airy cakes. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-65-8 Order Number: GOV304 $5.95 Orange Recipes Joyce LaFray Thirty-five juicy recipes tell how to use ’em up, including the classic Roast Crisp Duckling l’Orange. Entrees, appetizers, beverages, desserts, sauces and more. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-69-6 Order Number: GOV333 $5.95 How to Cook Your Catch Rube Allyn Now that you’ve caught it, how do you cook it? This book has some tasty suggestions — Redfish Chowder, Flaked Fish Cucumber Salad, Perch Jambalaya, Trout a la Rusa, Flounder in Wine Sauce. It has a variety of recipes for 22 kinds of fish you may bring home – from the lake, the ocean or the supermarket. Includes general cooking directions and illustrated cleaning instructions, too. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages, illustrated. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-0801-1 Order Number: GO01X Here you’ll find forty-plus recipes for savory crab dishes—appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, sauces—using fresh or frozen crab meat. Many of the recipes were collected from Florida restaurants. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-940284-63-4 Order Number: GOV166 Cuban Home Cooking, 2E Jane Cossio & Joyce Lafray Want to know the secrets of preparing authentic Cuban dishes? Jane reveals them here, and shows you how to use such exotic tropical vegetables as plantains, malangas and calabazas, as well as more widely known ingredients. Also includes a valuable glossary of ingredients and terms used in Spanish and Cuban cooking. Size 5.5" x 8.25", 128 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-12-2 36 Joyce LaFray $5.95 $6.95 NEW EDITION Order Number: GOV171 Crab Cooking $12.95 www.floridabooks.com Key Lime Cookin’ Joyce LaFray Joyce LaFray offers a delicious array of recipes featuring Key limes, from cocktails and light appetizers fare to main dishes featuring seafood and poultry. And don’t forget the decadent desserts—including 11 variations on Key lime pie, of course! Enjoy home favorites including fresh trout with Key lime butter, Key lime ceviche, and Cuban Key lime chicken. Size 5.5" x 8.5", 80 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-942084-76-4 Order Number: GOV303 $8.95 Children’s Books Alligator Crossing Marjory Stoneman Douglas This novel for young people tells the story of 13-year-old Henry Bunks, who escapes neighborhood bullies and a grim, overcrowded apartment building by spending hours exploring the canal near his Miami home. A split-second decision to stow away on the boat of an outlaw alligator hunter begins Henry’s journey away from the city and into the Everglades, a trip that will open up the wonders of the vast wilderness, the boundaries of his own spirit, and the adventure of a lifetime. Size 5.25" x 8", 216 pages, line illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-1-57131-644-8 Order Number: GOV111 $7.95 Florida’s Colorful Critters Coloring Book Aaron Blaise These detailed drawings of typical Florida animals are especially lifelike. Each creature seems to be in motion—flying, swimming, crawling or slithering. You’ll expect them to jump right off the page! The background in each scene shows the animal’s Florida habitat. Size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1102-8 Order Number: GO028 $3.95 Maybe I’ll Grow Up To Be A Bullfrog! Wilma Clark Erwin, Illustrated by Brian K. Lambert Sam the Sea Cow Francine Jacobs Illustrated by Laura Kelly In this book we meet Sam when he is just hours old and leave him when he is ready to mate. In between is a great deal of information about manatees, mixed in with a big adventure for Sam. The story is based on a real event, the Miami Seaquarium’s rescue and rehabilitation of a manatee over 20 years ago. Size 8" x 8", 48 pages, color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-8027-7373-9 Order Number: GOV358 $7.95 Disappearing Faces: Florida’s Animals in Danger Carol Wallin Games, puzzles, quizzes, crafts and picture stories provide hours of fun for elementary school-age children. In the process, they’ll learn about Florida’s threatened and endangered animals and about the places where they live. Includes an answer key and suggested ways for children to become conservation activists. Size 8.5" x 11", 64 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-9639432-0-0 Order Number: GOV174 $8.95 Florida’s Vanishing Wildlife Coloring Book Peter Bramley This is a coloring book with an environmental message. All of the Florida critters pictured here are endangered, threatened, or of special concern. The drawings are wonderful and the text tells kids things they can do themselves to help protect Florida's wildlife. Great for kids of all ages! Size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8200-1101-1 Order Number: GO011 $3.95 This child's story is about the metamorphosis of a tadpole into a frog. Underlying the story is the moral of fulfillment with time and patience, as Tad faces the daily frustrations of not being able to do everything he wants. Size 9.25" x 8", 24 pages,paperback. ISBN-13: 9780893170431 Order Number: WW-0437 $3.95 Florida Sandra Friend From Pensacola to Miami and every-where in between, learn about Florida’s environment, history and popular attractions. Features include a handy locator map and resources for further reading. Size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, paperback, color illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-1-57091-444-4 Order Number: GOV202 $6.95 Let’s Meet a Marine Educator Tasha Jacobson In these pages, you will learn all about the work of marine educators, from where they work and what they teach, to what they write and the games and programs they create. You will meet marine educator Tammy Rach, a marine educator who has worked at Dolphin Quest, and learn why she chose this exciting career. Size 8' x 10” 40 pages. Photographs throughout. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0893170660 Order Number: WW-0660 $9.95 Critters of Florida Wildlife Forever This state-specific pocket guide is designed for kids but is useful for anyone who wants concise information on fifty of each state's "critters" including birds and mammals. Inside you'll find professional photos, detailed information, fun facts, a glossary and more! Size 4" x 5.8", 128 pages, color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-159193144-7 Order Number: GOV494 $5.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 37 Children’s Books Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs & Leaping Frogs Anthony D. Fredericks What creatures live in a bog-boggy place? From zip-zipping dragonflies to hip-hopping frogs, here's a medley of critters who swim, soar or crawl in a wetlands home that protects one and all. This engaging book is the fourth natural neighborhood to be portrayed by this dynamic author-illustrator duo. Size 8" x 10.6", 32 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9781584690719 Order Number: GOV329 $7.95 Reef Rescue: A Novel India Evans Ride along with 13-year-old eco-warrior Julie Leeds and her futuristic car Jett as they race to the Florida Keys to help save the endangered coral reefs. While spending the summer in Key West, Julie and Jett discover why the coral reefs are dying. Julie soon faces a series of threats, a spy ring, high-speed chases, and deep-sea kidnap attempts. Julie’s summer is a harrowing thrill ride that leads her to an infamous fort, where she learns of her own family’s connection to a long-forgotten secret. Size 5" x 8", 232 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9781893272132 Sea Life Games & Puzzles Cindy A. Littlefield Sea Life Games & Puzzles invites kids to learn more about their favorite sea creatures and ocean phenomena as they work their way through puzzles, games, brainteasers, and jokes. Kids will have hours of fun as they lead a clownfish through a coral maze, determine which oyster is hiding the pearl, and figure out ocean creatures are called lemons (sharks), cows (manatees), and barbers (fish). Size 8" x 10.5", 144 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9781580176248 Order Number: GOV363 $9.95 The Sea, the Storm and the Mangrove Tangle Lynne Cherry A seed is jostled from a branch of a mangrove tree and floats to a lagoon in the Caribbean Sea. It takes root, sprouts leaves, and slowly begins to grow. Over many years, the mangrove will provide a home and nourishment for numerous creatures of land and sea. Soon the tree is dropping seeds of its own, and other mangroves are growing. There are endpaper maps that indicate where mangroves are located and the names of common animals and plants found in them. Size 10.3" x 9.2", 40 pages, hardcover, for ages 9-12 color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 9780374364823 Order Number: GOV419 $17.99 Space Station Science Marianne J. Dyson, Illustrated by David Klug Former NASA mission controller Marianne Dyson explains all the systems needed to keep the International Space Station up and running. She shows how the simplest tasks of daily life are changed in free fall and details the types of experiments scientists can do in space and nowhere else. Complete with activities that simulate life in space and illustrated with full-color photos and drawings. Foreword provided by Buzz Aldrin. Size 8" x 10", 128 pages, paperback, color photos/illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 9780893170592 Order Number: WW-0593 $11.95 Order Number: ECO-132 BEST SELLER Through Endangered Eyes: A Poetic Journey into the Wild Rachel Allen Dillon Take a journey across land and sea to meet twenty-one endangered and threatened animals, from the mighty polar bear to the tiny Corroboree frog. Through beautiful paintings and intimate poems, you will learn about the lives of these amazing animals and why they are in danger. If the stunning art and poignant poetry move you to learn more about these intriguing species, there are activities and organizations listed to help you in your search. Size 7.5" x 7", 64 pages, color illustrations throughout, jacketed hardcover. ISBN-13: 9780893170677 Order Number: WW-0677 www.floridabooks.com $16.50 Where the Big Fish Are Jonathan London This book tells the story of two boys, one quick and ready, the other cautious and ready to quit. But when it comes to fishing, not even a hurricane can blow them off course. Size 10.5" x 9", hardcover with color dustjacket, color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 978-0-76360-922-1 Order Number: GOV438 $16.99 Sailors, Whalers, Fantastic Sea Voyages: An Activity Guide to North American Sailing Life Valerie Petrillo Children are fascinated with sailing ships, lighthouses, whaling, shipwrecks, and mutinies, and these 50-plus activities will provide them with a boat full of fun. This activity guide shows kids what life was like for the greenhands, old salts, and captains on the high seas during the great age of sail in the 19th century. Kids will create scrimshaw using black ink and a bar of white soap; make a model lighthouse using a bike reflector, an oatmeal box, and a plastic soda bottle; and paint china with traditional designs using a blue paint pen and a basic white plate. Size 8.5" x 11", 224 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1-5565-2475-2 Order Number: GOV557 38 $9.95 $14.95 Children’s Books Wild Beach By Marion Coste, Illustrated by Cissy Gray Before visitors arrive with their blankets, radios, and suntan lotion, the beach is a wild place. In this book, a girl and her dog encounter a ghost crab, sea oats, whelks, and many other fascinating plants and animals that go unnoticed by many daytime visitors at the beach. Size 12" x 9", 32 pages. ISBN 13: 978-0-89317-062-2 (paper) ISBN 13: 978-0-89317-061-5 (h/c) Order Number: WW-0623 Order Number: WW-0615 The Timucua Indians Kelly G. Weitzel This interactive children’s book on the Timucua Indians, invites readers aged 7–12 follow clues and solve the book’s 47 "Detective Directives." With each page, facts and activities help readers conduct their own investigative activities to uncover the past, and maybe even save an entire native culture from being lost forever. Size 7" x 9.5", 164 pages, b&w illustrations, glossary, bibliographies (one for adults, one for kids), index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-1738-9 Order Number: GOV421 $8.25 (paperback) $17.95 (hardcover) What Happens to Me When I Fish the Sea and a Fish Catches Me? Thelma Gilmartin, Illustrated by Ken Barton Kevin's birthday fishing trip turns into an underwater parade when the Kingfish catches Kevin and introduces him to his exotic underwater companions. The delightful color illustrations depict a child's concept of catfish, kingfish, trumpetfish, balloonfish, puffer, and many more. Size 9.25" x 8", 36 pages, $12.95 Stories from Where We Live: The Gulf Coast Sara St. Antoine, editor Poems, essays and journal entries reveal the Gulf Coast’s remarkable richness and the dynamic past and present inhabitants of the area, including Indians, fur traders, cotton farmers, and city kids. Readers also encounter wild creatures such as rattlesnakes, alligators, mosquitoes, panthers, manatees and whooping cranes. Size 6" x 9", 252 pages, paperback, maps, illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-1-57131-636-3 Order Number: GOV395 $10.95 paperback. ISBN-13: 9780893170097 Order Number: WW-0097 $4.50 By the Light Of the Moon Judie Olsson Kenagy, Illustrated by Kathleen Olsson Children will follow the moon as it travels across the pages of this book and as they read about the wild animals that are seldom seen during the day. As nighttime animals hunt, run, and play under the starry sky, readers can learn about their lifestyles and unique habits. Size 9.25" x 8", 36 pages, paperback. ISBN-13: 9780893170448 Order Number: WW-0445 $3.95 Billy’s Search for Florida Undersea Treasure Minerva J. Smiley, Illustrated by Russ Smiley Join Billy as he searches for a pirate treasure under the sea. On his quest, with a little sea horse for his guide, Billy makes friends with the fish and learns about marine life. Inspired by adventures in a glass bottom boat, author Minerva J. Smiley brings to life an undersea fairyland filled with charming illustrations by her son, renowned wildlife artist Russ Smiley. This book is a real treasure for readers of all ages! Size 8" x 10", 44 pages, hardcover, color illustrations throughout. ISBN-13: 9780893170479 Order Number: RS-047X $9.95 NEW ITEM Anoles: Those Florida Yard Lizards Steven B. Isham Have you ever wondered about those entertaining little acrobats that leap, lunge, and enliven the green spaces around our Florida homes and businesses? Why some are green, brown, gray or black? This book answers every question imaginable about these fascinating creatures: their history, habitat, social behavior, physical makeup, diet, enemies and more. But it does so in a lighthearted, whimsical way, and with over 30 wonderful original illustrations, most in color. Size 6.75" x 9", 120 pages,color and b&w illustrations, index. bibliography. ISBN-13: 978-0-9789-7784-9 Order Number: GOV116 $19.95 ABC'S of the SEA Shannon Casey Celia Illustrated by Carla Marlenee Bates From anchor to zebra fish, young readers can practice their ABC's while exploring the wonders of the sea! ABC's of the Sea will delight and challenge readers with it's sea-salted vocabulary while fueling imaginations with vivid illustrations. The glossary in back encourages children to add new words to their vocabulary. Parents and caretakers will enjoy this 32 page 'fresh as the ocean air' spin on the universally beloved ABC book. Size 8" x 8", 32 pages, paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0-97188-251-5 Order Number: GO-ABC $7.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 39 Children’s Books Everglades Coloring Book Florida Flair Books Kids will love these ready-to-color drawings of some of the many fascinating people, creatures and plants of the Everglades, and they’ll learn about them, too, since descriptive information accompanies the pictures. Size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-016224-75-2 Order Number: GOV409 $3.95 RECENTLY ADDED Over in the Ocean In a Coral Reef Marianne Berkes, Jeanette Canyon This coral reef is a marine nursery, teeming with mamas and babies! In the age-old way of kids and fish, children will count and clap to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" while pufferfish "puff," gruntfish "grunt," and seahorses "flutter." The colorful art is fresh and fun— constructed entirely from polymer clay—and invites young fingers to fashion fishy forms. Size 10" x 9", 32 pages, paperback, color illustrations. ISBN-13: 978-1-58469-062-7 Order Number: GOV337 $8.95 Seashore Wildlife: Nature Activity Book James Kavanagh Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books encourage curious children to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. Size: 8.25” x 10.75”. 32 pages. Ages 9 & Up. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-58355-584-2 Order Number: GOV550 $6.95 My First Seashores: Nature Activity Book James Kavanagh Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books are geared toward children's curiosity about the natural world. The 30 activities featured within each encourage young learners to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. A variety of animals and plants—including gulls, crabs, sea stars, seaweeds, and much more—are used to teach children about who lives on the seashore in this unique activity book. Size: 8.25” x 10.75”. 32 pages. Ages 7 & Up. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-58355-590-3 Order Number: GOV548 $6.95 My First Wetlands: Nature Activity Book James Kavanagh Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books are geared toward children's curiosity about the natural world. The 30 activities featured within each encourage young learners to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. A variety of animals and plants—including herons, frogs, backswimmers, cattails, and much more—are used to teach children about who lives in the wetlands in this unique activity book. Size: 8.25” x 10.75”. 32 pages. Ages 7 & Up. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-58355-591-0 Order Number: GOV549 $6.95 In One Tidepool Crabs, Snails, and Salty Tales Anthony D. Fredericks Go on a field trip between two covers with Tony to a special, brilliant habitat, a tidepool. A whole community of creatures lives there! Humor, a fun rhyme, good science, and brilliant illustrations come together in a clear, easily understood package. Two pages of Field Notes and fun facts at the back of the book offer intriguing glimpses of these creatures, from snails to sponges. Size: 9” x 11”. 32 pages. Full color illustrations. Paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1-58469-038-0 Order Number: GOV540 A Swim through the Sea Kristin Joy Pratt This storybook is a real charmer. Vibrant watercolor illustrations depict the travels of Seamore the Seahorse as he meets underwater denizens whose names start with the letters of the alphabet. The text works on two levels: in big letters, there’s an alliterative story perfect for reading aloud to little tots. Older children learn about the life history of the creatures shown by reading a descriptive paragraph set in smaller type adjacent. Size 10.5" x 9", 44 pages, color throughout. ISBN-13: 978-1-883220-04-4 Order Number: GOV110 www.floridabooks.com $8.95 Sea Turtles Hatching Katherine Orr This book takes readers inside the mysterious world of Loggerhead sea turtles as they hatch in their nest and head out toward the open sea. One little sea turtle goes the wrong way and is rescued by a young boy, who learns about the dangers and adventures encountered by sea turtles everywhere. Sea Turtles Hatching is bound to delight and educate reader of all ages! Size 7" x 9", 32 pages, paperback, color illustrations throughout, word list. ISBN-13: 9780893170486 Order Number: WW-0488 40 $8.95 $7.95 Children’s Books Clam-I-Am! Miles and Miles of Reptiles! Tish Rabe Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel–and the Cat in the Hat and Crew! Among Norval’s special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am, along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seag lass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances, too. Size 6.8" x 9.2", 44 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-375-82280-3 Order Number: GOV500 $8.99 Wish for a Fish! Bonnie Worth The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick take an undersea voyage aboard the "S.S. Undersea Glubber! Traveling down from the Sunny Zone to the Dark Zone to the Trench at the bottom, Captain Cat and his crew get up close and personal with the different life forms found at each level of the ocean. Along the way, they meet sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, whales, and sea cucumbers, to name just a few! Size 6.8" x 9.2", 44 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-679-89116-1 Order Number: GOV501 $8.99 Tish Rabe The Cat in the Hat travels the globe—in his trusty crocodile car—to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more. Size 6.8" x 9.2", 44 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-375-82884-3 Order Number: GOV503 $8.99 RECENTLY ADDED I Can Name 50 Trees Today! Bonnie Worth While stopping to admire some of the world’s most amazing trees, the Cat and Co. teach beginning readers how to identify different species from the shape of their crowns, leaves, lobes, seeds, bark, and fruit. Kids will learn about many trees common to North America Size: 6.75” x 9.25”. 48 pages. Color illustrations throughout. Hardcover. |ISBN-13: 978-0-375-82277-3 Order Number: GOV544 $8.99 Oh Say Can You Seed? Bonnie Worth A Daddy Longlegs Isn’t a Spider Melissa Stewart, Illustrated by John Himmelman Follow the daddy longlegs as she fends off predators, takes a wind-powered trip down a river, deals with the changing seasons, and finds a safe place to lay her eggs. This story will teach and delight everyone who has met the resourceful and often misunderstood daddy longlegs. This unique book includes appendices with detailed information about daddy longlegs, glossary, and a list of books and web sites to help you learn more about this fascinating insect. Size 9" x 11", 32 pages, paperback, full-color illustrations. ISBN-13: 9780893170691 Order Number: WW-0691 $8.95 A Whale of a Tale! Bonnie Worth Onboard a vessel that would make Jacques Cousteau green with envy, the Cat and Co. take to the high seas in search of whales, dolphins, and porpoises—those aquatic mammals known as cetaceans. While learning how cetaceans stay warm without hair, have teeth or baleen, swim in troops, spyhop, spin, breach, and see via echolocation, kids are introduced to almost 20 different species. Size 6.8" x 9.2", 44 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-375-82279-7 Order Number: GOV502 With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and seed dispersal. Size: 6.75” x 9.25”. 48 pages. Color illustrations throughout. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-375-81095-4 Order Number: GOV553 $8.99 Hark! A Shark! Bonnie Worth The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to all kinds of sharks! From the smallest (the dwarf lantern) to the largest (the whale shark), the most notorius (the great white) to the most obscure (the goblin), the Cat explains why sharks have lots of teeth but no bones; how their tough skin helps them swim fast and stay clean (inspiring scientists--and bathing suit manufacturers!); how pores along the sides of their bodies help them sense prey; that they have more to fear from us than we do from them, and much, much more! Perfect for shark and Cat (in the Hat) fanciers, fans of the new PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! will sink their teeth into this new addition to the series! Size 6.8" x 9.2", 48 pages, color illustrations throughout, hardcover. ISBN-13: 9780375870736 Order Number: GOV558 $8.99 $8.99 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 41 Children’s Books Our Wild World Series This series of books is written for children ages 7-10, grades 2-5. Each is 48 pages and has color photographs and/or illustrations throughout. Title Author The Everglades...................................... Wayne Lynch Sea Turtles.............................................Lorraine A. Jay Eagles............................................................. Laura Evert Alligators & Crocodiles..............Deborah Dennard Whales...................................................Patricia Corrigan Turtles................................................Deborah Dennard Manatees.................................................. Kathy Feeney Sharks............................................................ Laura Evert Dolphins.........................................................Julia Vogel ISBN 978-1-55971-971-1 978-1-55971-746-5 978-1-55971-777-9 978-1-55971-859-2 978-1-55971-780-9 978-1-55971-861-5 978-1-55971-778-6 978-1-55971-779-3 978-1-55971-776-2 Order Number GOV907..............................$9.95 GOV364..............................$7.95 GOV179..............................$8.95 GOV112..............................$8.95 GOV436..............................$8.95 GOV336..............................$7.95 GOV318..............................$7.95 GOV381..............................$7.95 GOV177..............................$7.95 Take-Along Guides Each of these Take-Along Guides have natural history information about common critters, color illustrations, and directions for things that kids can make and do to help them better understand our natural world. Each book is 48 pages, paperback, written for ages 7-10. Title Author ISBN Birds, Nests and Eggs............................... Mel Boring & Linda Garrow........ 978-1-55971-624-6 Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies....... Mel Boring & Linda Garrow........ 978-1-55971-674-1 Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars..............Christiane Kump Tibbitts.............. 978-1-55971-675-8 Frogs, Turtles and Toads......................... Diane L. Burns................................ 978-1-55971-593-5... Rocks, Fossils and Arrowheads............ Laura Evert..................................... 978-1-55971-786-1 Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards....... Diane L. Burns & Linda Garrow... 978-1-55971-627-7 . Tracks, Scats and Signs............................ Leslie Dendie................................. 978-1-55971-599-7 Wildflowers, Blooms and Blossoms..... Diane L. Burns & Linda Garrow... 978-1-55971-642-0 42 www.floridabooks.com Order Number GOV146..............................$7.95 GOV157..............................$7.95 GOV371..............................$7.95 GOV269..............................$7.95 GOV357..............................$7.95 GOV388..............................$7.95 GOV426..............................$7.95 GOV441..............................$7.95 Children’s Books My Little Book Collection Hope Irvin Marston These delightful adventure-filled stories are beautifully illustrated and ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Each book is 20 pages, illustrated in full color, paperback, and 8.5" x 8.5" in size. Whitetails Painted Turtles From the first moments of the fawns' life to their sometimes dangerous adventurers in the big world around them as they learn to behave like deer, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", full color From the safety of the nest where the baby turtles hatch to the security of the pond where they search for food and witness the changing seasons, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", full color Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-050-9 illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-055-4 Order Number: WW-050X Order Number: WW-0550 $7.95 $7.95 Wood Ducks Timber Wolves From the mother duck's wait for her eggs to hatch to the fuzzy babies' first adventures tumbling out of the nest and into the pond, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", full color illustrations From the pack's search for a safe den to the birth of five inquisitive pups and their experiences in a new and exciting world, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", full Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-053-0 978-0-89317-052-3 Order Number: WW-0534 Order Number: WW-0526 $7.95 $7.95 River Otters Manatees From the first sleepy moments of the baby otters' life to their playful adventures learning how to swim, slide, and survive in the exciting world around them, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", From the newborn manatee's first lessons in taking care of himself to the manatees' playful adventures in warm spring waters, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown Illustrated by Stephanie Mirocha full color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-051-6 Size 8.5" x 8.5", full color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-065-3 Order Number: WW-0518 Order Number: WW-0658 $7.95 $7.95 Burrowing Owls Bald Eagles From the parents' preparation of the burrow to the hatching of seven hungry babies that learn to hunt, fly, and survive in a sometimes dangerous world, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", From the newborns' first solo flights to their own fishing adventures, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature. Size 8.5" x 8.5", Illustrated by Maria Magdalena Brown full color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-054-7 Order Number: WW-0542 Illustrated by Stephanie Mirocha full color illustrations throughout, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-0-89317-068-4 Order Number: WW-0526 $7.95 $7.95 Call Toll-Free (800) 869-6609 43 Title index 30 Eco-Trips in Florida, 21 4D Sea Life Puzzles, 6 50 Hikes in North Florida, 18 50 Hikes in South Florida, 18 A ABC's of the Sea, 39 Alligator Crossing, 37 Alligators and Crocodiles, 15 Alligators and Crocodiles of the World, 14 Angler’s Cookbook: From Hook to Table, 35 Anoles: Those Florida Yard Lizards, 39 Around the Palma Sola Loop, 25 B Bananas You Can Grow, 30 Basic Essentials: Sea Kaya king, 20 Bass in Depth, 3 Beach Treasures of the Gulf Coast, 5 Beachcomber’s Field Guide to Shells, 9 Bed, Breakfast & Bike Florida, 18 Best in Tent Camping Florida, 18 Betrock’s Florida Plant Guide, 33 Betrock’s Landscape Palms, 30 Betrock’s Reference Guide to Florida Landscape Plants, 33 Beyond the Theme Parks, 21 Big Trees: The Florida Register, 31 Biking, Hiking, Camping, 18 Billy’s Search for Florida Undersea Treasure, 39 Birds, 12 Birds of Florida, 13 Birds of Florida Field Guide, 12 Birds of North America, 13 Birds of Prey, 13 Birds of Prey of the South, 12 Birds of the Water, Sea, and Shore, 13 Black Conquistador, 23 Book of the Everglades, 23 Book of Trees for Florida & the Subtropics, 31 Bringing Nature Home, 33 Butterflies & Insects, 16 Butterflies of Florida Field Guide, 17 Butterfly Gardening with Florida’s Native Plants, 16 By the Light of the Moon, 39 C Canoeing & Kayaking Florida, 19 Children's Books, 37 Children of the Sun, 23 Citrus Lover’s Cookbook, 35 Clam-I-Am!, 41 Coastal Dune Plants, 30 Coastal Hammock & Mangrove Plant Guide, 27 Common Grasses of Florida and the S.E., 27 Complete Book of Baits, Rigs, & Tackle, 3 Complete Collector’s Gde to Shells & Shelling, 7 Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, 31 Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing, 3 Cookbooks, 35 Coral Reef, 5 Crab Cooking, 36 Crackers in the Glade, 24 Creating and Planting Alpine Gardens, 32 Creating and Planting Garden Troughs, 32 Critters of Florida, 37 44 Cuban Home Cooking, 36 Cutting Garden for Florida, 33 D Daddy Longlegs Isn’t a Spider, 41 Day Paddling Florida’s 10,000 Islands and Big Cypress Swamp, 19 Delicious Grapefruit Recipes, 35 Dictionary of Seashore Life, 5 Disappearing Faces, 37 Discovering Whales of the East Coast, 11 Dolphins & Whales, 11 E Ecology of a Cracker Childhood, 26 Elemental South, 24 Enduring Seminoles, 24 Everglades Coloring Book, 40 Everglades Wildflowers, 30 Explore the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries, 22 F Family Butterfly Book, 17 Famous Florida Recipes, 36 Fish & Dive the Caribbean, 4 Fish & Fishing, 2 Fish Florida Saltwater, 3 Fishing Florida, 4 Fishing Regulations for the Gulf of Mexico, 4 Fishing Regulations for the South Atlantic, 4 Fishwatcher’s Field Guide, 9 Flatwoods Plant Guide, 27 Florida, 37 Florida Butterflies and their Caterpillars, 17 Florida Butterfly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants, 17 Florida Butterfly Gardening, 16 Florida Cook Book, 35 Florida Curiosities, 22 Florida Fishes, 2 Florida Garden Butterflies ID Card, 9, 16 Florida Gardener’s Resource, 29 Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe, 24 Florida Keys Cookbook, 35 Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, 19 Florida Keys Wildflowers, 30 Florida Landscape Plants, 28 Florida State Parks, 18 Florida Wild Flowers and Roadside Plants, 30 Florida Wildflowers in Their Natural Communities, 27 Florida: A Short History, 24 Florida: Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, 21 Florida’s Best Native Landscape Plants, 28 Florida’s Colorful Critters Coloring Book, 37 Florida's Edible Wild Plants, 35 Florida’s Fabulous Birds, 12 Florida’s Fabulous Book Series, 34 Florida’s Fabulous Butterflies, 17 Florida's Fabulous Canoe and Kayak, 20 Florida’s Fabulous Insects, 17 Florida’s Fabulous Fishes, 2 Florida’s Fabulous Natural Places, 21 Florida’s Fabulous Reptiles & Amphibians, 14 Florida's Fabulous Seashells, 7 www.floridabooks.com Florida’s Fabulous Spiders, 17 Florida’s Fabulous Trail Guide, 18 Florida’s Fabulous Trees, 31 Florida’s Fabulous Waterbirds, 12 Florida's Famous Animals, 5 Florida's Historic Places, 24 Florida History, 24 Florida’s Incredible Wild Edibles, 31 Florida’s Indians from Ancient Times to the Present, 26 Florida Lore & Fiction, 23 Florida’s Paved Bike Trails, 18 Florida’s Snakes, 14 Florida Travel & Explore, 21 Florida’s Vanishing Wildlife Coloring Book, 37 Flowering Trees for Central & South Florida Gardens, 31 Folding Guides ID Cards, 8 For the Love of Roses in Florida and Elsewhere, 33 Fossiling in Florida, 21 Franko’s Florida Coral Reef Creatures Guides, 9 Freshwater Fish of Florida, 2 Fringe Florida, 21 Frogs & Toads of the Southeast, 15 G Gardening and Landscaping in Central Florida, 32 Gardening for Florida’s Butterflies, 17 Gasparilla Cookbook, 35 Gladesmen, 25 Golden Field Guides, 10 Gourmet Gator Cookbook, 36 Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening, 28 Guide to Florida Wildflowers, 30 Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southern Florida, 20 H Handbook of Landscape Palms, 31 Handbook of Saltwater Fishes, 3 Handbook of Shells, 7 Hark! A Shark!, 41 Healing Plants, 32 Houses of St. Augustine, 25 How to Cook Your Catch, 4, 36 How to Make and Mend Cast Nets, 2 I I Can Name 50 Trees Today!, 41 In One Tidepool, 40 Indian Art of Ancient Florida, 26 Indian Mounds You Can Visit, 21 Interrupted Journey, 15 Invasive Pythons in the United States, 14 It Happened In Florida, 26 K Kayaking the Keys, 19 Key Lime Cookin’, 36 Key Lime Desserts, 36 Knot Guides for Outdoor Sports, 9 L Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates, 31 Landscaping for Florida’s Wildlife, 29 Last Train to Paradise, 25 Title Index Let’s Meet a Marine Educator, 6, 37 Life Along the Mangrove Shore, 6 Lighthouses of Florida, 22 Living Dock, 5 Lizards & Crocodilians of the Southeast, 15 M Mac Perry’s Florida: Lawn and Garden Care, 32 Mac’s Field Guide to Good & Bad Garden Bugs of the Southeast, 16 Magic of Seashells, 7 Mama: Root, Hog, or Die, 25 Mammals, 11 Mammals of Florida, 11 Manatees: Gentle Giants in Peril, 11 Manatees: Our Vanishing Mermaids, 11 Marine Life, 5 Maybe I’ll Grow Up to be a Bullfrog!, 37 Miles and Miles of Reptiles!, 41 Mushrooming with Confidence, 29 My First Seashores Nature Activity Book, 40 My First Wetlands Nature Activity Book, 40 My Little Book Collection, 43 My, oh My - A Butterfly!, 16 N National Audubon Society FG to Florida, 22 National Audubon Society FG to Mushrooms, 28 National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America, 12 Native Florida Plants, 27 Native Plant Landscaping for Florida Wildlife, 29 Nature Guides, 10 Nature of Florida, 6 Nature of Florida’s Beaches, 5 Nature of Florida’s Neighborhoods, 28 Nature of Florida’s Ocean Life, 6 Nature of Florida’s Waterways, 6 Near One Cattail, 38 Nigel Foster’s Sea Kayaking,19 Nine Florida Stories, 23 O Off the Beaten Path Florida, 22 Oh Beyond Bugs!, 16 Oh Say Can You Seed?, 41 Orange Recipes, 36 Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening, 31 Our Wild World Series, 42 Over in the Ocean In a Coral Reef, 40 P Paddler’s Guide to Everglades National Park, 19 Paddling, 19 Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway, 19 Penn Reels Reef Fishing Book, 4 Photographic Guide to Birds of S. Florida, 12 Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter’s Companion, 23 Pirates and Buried Treasure, 23 Pirate's Life for Me!, 23 Plants & Gardening, 27 Pocket Naturalist Guides, 10 Poisonous and Hazardous Marine Life, 6 Q T Queen Conch, 7 Questions and Answers for Deep South Gardeners, 32 Quick Reference Folding ID Guides, 14, 16 R Randy Wayne White’s Gulf Coast Cookbook, 35 Reef Rescue: A Novel, 38 Reptiles & Amphibians, 14 Right Plants for Dry Places, 28 Rivers of Lakes, 20 Road Biking Florida, 18 S Sailors, Whalers, Fantastic Sea Voyages, 38 Salamanders of the Southeast, 15 Saltwater Fishing, 2 Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf, 2 Sam the Sea Cow, 37 Scenic Driving Florida, 22 Scrub Plant Guide, 27 Sea Life Games & Puzzles, 38 Sea Turtles Hatching, 40 Sea Turtles of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico, 14 Sea, the Storm and the Mangrove Tangle, 38 Seafood Recipes, 36 Search for the Great Turtle Mother, 14 Seashells by the Seashore, 7 Seashore & Wading Birds, 13 Seashore Wildlife Nature Activity Book, 40 Seasons of Real Florida, 26 Seminole Indian Recipes, 35 Shade Gardening for Florida, 28 Shark: Lord of the Sea, 2 Sharks, Skates, and Rays, 5 Shell Book, 7 Shellcraft Animals, 7 Shellcrafting, 7 Shells & Shelling, 7 Sibley FG to Birds of Eastern North America, 13 Sibley’s Birding Basics, 13 Sit-On-Top Kayaking, 20 Snakes of the Southeast, 15 Snakes of South Florida, 14 Snook Kingdom, 2 Southern Swamp Explorer, 22 Southern Prohibition, 26 Space Station Science, 38 Splendid Settings, 22 Spooky Florida, 23 Sport Fish of the Atlantic, 3 Sport Fish of Florida, 3 Sport Fish of the Gulf of Mexico, 3 St. Petersburg and the Florida Dream, 25 Stan DeFreitas’ Complete Guide to Florida Gardening, 32 Standing Up Paddling, 20 Stories from Where We Live: The Gulf Coast, 39 Story of the Chokoloskee Bay Country, 24 Subtropical Plants, 33 Summer of the Dragon, 24 Swamp Screamer, 11 Swim through the Sea, 40 Take-Along Guides, 42 Tampa Treasures Cookbook, 35 Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayaking, 20 Tarantulas: In Nature and as Pets, 17 Through Endangered Eyes, 38 Timucua Indians, 39 Totch: A Life in the Everglades, 25 Tough Plants for Florida Gardens, 27 Tracks, Scats, and Signs of Florida Wildlife, 11 Treasure of the Calusa, 26 Tropical Edible Plants for S. Fl Coastal Areas, 29 True Tales of the Everglades, 25 Turtles of the Southeast, 15 U Unconquered People: Florida’s Seminole and Miccosukee Indians, 26 V Vegetable Gardening in Florida, 32 Visitor’s Guide to the Everglades, 21 W Waters Less Traveled, 19 Whale of a Tale!, 41 What Happens to Me When I Fish the Sea and a Fish Catches Me?, 39 Where the Big Fish Are, 4, 38 Wild Beach, 39 Wild Duck and Geese of North America, 13 Wilderness Canoe Tripping, 20 Wilderness Coast, 5 Wildflowers, 29 Wildflowers of Cental Florida, 30 Wildflowers of Florida, 27 Wildflowers of Southern Florida, 30 Wish for a Fish!, 41 World of Tropical Flowers, 29 World’s Most Beautiful Seashells, 7 World’s Most Spectacular Reptiles & Amphibians, 15 X&Y Xeriscaping for Florida Homes, 28 Your Florida Guide to Bedding Plants, 33 Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening, 16 Your Florida Guide to Perennials, 29 Your Florida Guide to Shrubs, 33 Additional title information can be found on our website: www.floridabooks.com or call us at (800) 869-6609. 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