{"product_id":"the-wild-wonders-of-alabama-9781087898155","title":"The Wild Wonders of Alabama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this illustrated sensory journey of Alabama's rich wildlife you\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ell find one of the deepest canyons in the southeast United States, an ancient underwater cypress forest, and a lost world full of botanical treasures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama has over three million acres of wetlands. It not only leads the United States in freshwater fish, mussels, snails, and crayfish but it is also a terrestrial hot spot for predatory, carnivorous plants. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wild Wonders of Alabama\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating adventure through unique habitats with the incredible native species that live there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore a magical world of bioluminescent larval flies, a land of fire, and a collection of rare, colorful flowers found nowhere else. Celebrate the wild things through vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging activities like designing your own species and finding hidden objects. Learn through informative graphics about ecology levels, ecosystem interactions, and biological classification. Inquiring minds from ages 9 to 12 and beyond will have a better understanding of the important role native plants and animals have in ecosystems. A Glossary and Explore Further sections are at the end to encourage further exploration and learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn entertaining and fresh non-fiction read, curious-minded readers will be inspired by and appreciate our natural wonders in this perfect introduction to Alabama's amazing natural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoore, C. E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - C. E. Moore is a visual designer and creative tinkerer who loves nature. Daughter of a bookaholic and a sewing maven, she credits her parents for her love of reading and making things like upholstered chairs, savory soups, and children's books. With degrees in communications design and journalism, C. E. has over twenty years of experience in shaping pixels and dabbling in hues. By day, she works at the largest library in the world. By night, her creative perspective brings an artistic spark to her writings about the magic and wonder of our wild places. Having grown up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, C. E. loves hiking and camping and exploring many of the natural areas near her home in Washington, DC.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeigel, Brad:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Brad Weigel's passion for the outdoors began on his grandfather's farm in rural southeastern Indiana. With about a hundred acres to explore, the woods and creeks became his stomping grounds for hunting, fishing, and just being immersed in nature. With a degree in environmental science from Indiana University, Brad has over fifteen years of experience working at conservation-based organizations in land and natural resource management. His expertise includes native species management, invasive species control, ecological restoration, forest management, and prescribed fire management. Currently working as a lands manager for a local land trust in coastal Maine, Brad dreams of finding a nice patch of woods, living off-grid, and catching the next big fish!","brand":"Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520058462482,"sku":"9781087898155","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_467178b3-0c89-4c30-a863-c3f9174afe68.jpg?v=1731075929","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wild-wonders-of-alabama-9781087898155","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}