Marjory's River of Grass
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As an environmental journalist and conservationist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas spent her life fighting to preserve the Florida Everglades. Now celebrated as a subtropical paradise with a diverse ecosystem, the Everglades...
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 40
Publication Date 04/15/2025
ISBN 9780316446914
Dimensions 9.8 inches x 11.4 inches
Praise for Marjory's River of Grass
A NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Science Book
* “This picture-book biography skillfully traces Douglas’ decades-long fight to save the Everglades...An invigorating story that should inspire young readers to enlist in environmental efforts.” —Booklist, starred review
“James’s straightforward storytelling and gentle, chalky artwork capture the abiding appreciation of nature writer Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890–1998) for the Florida Everglades... Alongside peaceful, airbrush-like vistas of the landscape, bright-eyed text carefully traces Stoneman Douglas’s involvement in protection efforts, underscoring water’s importance while building toward the idea that “Florida’s precious water still flows because new generations continue to protect and defend... the Everglades.”—Publisher's Weekly
"Through adept biographical storytelling, Douglas’s life’s work of fighting for the Everglades is brought to the center…. An excellent starting place for educators and young environmentalists alike, this is highly recommended for classrooms and libraries."
—School Library Journal