Florida Fun Facts

Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About Florida: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts with Pictures" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Sunshine State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Florida is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history, the state symbols, how FL got her name, why it is called Sunshine State, why FL attracts millions of visitors every year & explores the most interesting and amazing fun facts about Florida. It is a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more interesting and fun facts of Florida. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about the Alligator state and impress family and friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing fun facts.

From theme parks to ballparks, the quirky to the educational, Miami to Tallahassee — every city and county in Florida are covered in this newly expanded edition:

Water once covered most of Florida. It created vast sawgrass prairies, eerie swamps and smelly mangrove forests. The area was considered useless and impenetrable, full of poisonous snakes, alligators and mosquitoes. It is more than that. The Everglades is a wonder of nature. It is a blending of ecosystems that are sustained by the environment and the animals that live there. Do you know the answers to these questions? What lake feeds the Everglades? How many seasons does the Everglades have? How much water falls in the Everglades each year? What are some of the differences between alligators and crocodiles that live in the Everglades? Find out more about this fascinating place and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Water once covered most of Florida. It created vast sawgrass prairies, eerie swamps and smelly mangrove forests. The area was considered useless and impenetrable, full of poisonous snakes, alligators and mosquitoes. It is more than that. The Everglades is a wonder of nature. It is a blending of ecosystems that are sustained by the environment and the animals that live there. Do you know the answers to these questions? What lake feeds the Everglades? How many seasons does the Everglades have? How much water falls in the Everglades each year? What are some of the differences between alligators and crocodiles that live in the Everglades? Find out more about this fascinating place and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

In which year did Florida become a state? Can you name the states that border Florida? Do you know how many counties are in Florida? How do you make a Key lime pie? These and many other facts are revealed in this kid-friendly book that makes learning fun by singing along with the My Florida Facts song, included on a CD. Research continues to prove that adding music and rhythm facilitates learning. Kids just say, "It's fun!"

How much do you know about The United State of America's most "flowery" state (over 3,000 different varieties to be close to exact)? Are you able to name what city in Florida is known as the "Venice of America"? Or what well-known drink was developed at the University of Florida? How about what breed is the state horse of Florida? Florida is one of American's favorite states to visit during the winter, and comes with its own amazing history. Because of its varied and appealing features and popularity (millions of people visit the state every year); Florida has had its fair share of unique individuals and events coming from within its borders. But how many of them do you know about? State Facts for Fun! Florida is an educational and entertaining experience for the whole family. Kids will love the humor and pictures that are contained within this book; while parents will love that their children are learning (and enjoying every minute of it). Kids will learn fascinating facts from subjects like history and geography, and will remember them well because of the book's game like format.

A guide to visiting the odd and less known tourist attractions in the state of Florida.

Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it's home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there's so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Florida's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Florida, you'll discover the answers to the following questions: How did Florida get its name? Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida? Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman? How did spring break get started? What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida? How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret? Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted? What lighthouse is thought to be one of America's most haunted? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you've ever wondered about Florida and then some. Whether you're just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You'll even impress your history teacher! So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!