Welcome to the Everglades, a national park that is important to all Americans. Young children can learn about the Everglades with the age-appropriate text in this book. Concepts are gradually introduced with fact files, location maps and useful phrases so children learn about the plants, animals, and the wonderful sights found in the Everglades. Find out how the strangler fig got its name and how visitors travel around the park. The glossary will help you define words like 'wetland' and the timeline will help you discover when the Everglades became a national park.