Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
by Sandra Neil Wallace (Author) Rebecca Gibbon (Illustrator)
"Vibrant...an ideal starting point for further learning." --School Library Journal "A lively portrayal of Douglas as a remarkable individual and a significant environmental activist." --Booklist
From acclaimed children's book biographer Sandra Neil Wallace comes the inspiring and little-known story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the remarkable journalist who saved the Florida Everglades from development and ruin.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas didn't intend to write about the Everglades but when she returned to Florida from World War I, she hardly recognized the place that was her home. The Florida that Marjory knew was rapidly disappearing--the rare orchids, magnificent birds, and massive trees disappearing with it.
Marjory couldn't sit back and watch her home be destroyed--she had to do something. Thanks to Marjory, a part of the Everglades became a national park and the first park not created for sightseeing, but for the benefit of animals and plants. Without Marjory, the part of her home that she loved so much would have been destroyed instead of the protected wildlife reserve it has become today.
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K-Gr 3--This vibrant biography details the life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Douglas fell in love with the natural beauty of Florida at a very young age, and that passion followed her into adulthood. When World War I broke out, Douglas decided to enlist in the Navy. Soon thereafter, she joined the Red Cross and traveled to Europe. When she returned to Florida, Douglas was appalled to see the devastation that relentless construction had created. She was equally shocked to hear people proclaim, "Drain the Everglades!" Determined to gain knowledge and use her voice to implement change, Douglas committed to a life of environmental activism. Gibbon's watercolor illustrations shine, evoking the richness of Florida wildlife. The text is spare but compelling, emphasizing the many times Douglas had to fight the same battles over the years and convince new people of the importance of her mission. The further reading section offers an extensive list of suggestions, an illustrated guide to the plant and animal life mentioned in the text, and resources. VERDICT A lively addition to biography collections and an ideal starting point for further learning.--Savannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Lib., Montevallo, AL
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JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF025260 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.
Biographies
United States
20th century
Authors, American
Florida
Conservationists
Nature conservation
Everglades (Fla.)
Everglades
Environmental policy
Wetland conservation
Douglas, Marjory Stoneman
