From the very first chapter: "Everything You Need to Know: Some of it is Quite Weird," every page is a visual feast, combining practical ideas and inside tips on free things to do with freaky factoids, fascinating legends and hilarious quizzes.
Several spokes-creatures, including Marigold the loggerhead turtle, Freckles the hermit crab, a roseate spoonbill named Rosie, and Marrrge the Pie-rat jump into the conversation, dispensing insightful, intelligent (and often impertinent) commentary and ideas.
Grownups and kids of all ages should expect to encounter the unexpected, such as a real-life polka-dotted, walking fish wearing lipstick, seashells hanging on trees, and even a kid-friendly geocache containing dinosaur poop.
Unlike oh-so-boring guidebooks, this book wastes no space on hours and prices, which are always subject to change. Instead, there's a handy listing of websites and telephone numbers for the regional, state and national parks, tourist bureaus, and the 150-plus attractions, outfitters and resources mentioned in the book.
Author Karen T. Bartlett's deep sense of place and humorous style will charm every member of the family, and even grownups without children, as she writes from her perspective as an award-winning travel journalist, a storyteller and a mom. This book is a must for anyone planning a visit to Southwest Florida, as well as newcomers and locals who want to discover more exciting things to do and see in their own backyard.
From the very first chapter: "Everything You Need to Know: Some of it is Quite Weird," every page is a visual feast, combining practical ideas and inside tips on free things to do with freaky factoids, fascinating legends and hilarious quizzes.
Several spokes-creatures, including Marigold the loggerhead turtle, Freckles the hermit crab, a roseate spoonbill named Rosie, and Marrrge the Pie-rat jump into the conversation, dispensing insightful, intelligent (and often impertinent) commentary and ideas.
Grownups and kids of all ages should expect to encounter the unexpected, such as a real-life polka-dotted, walking fish wearing lipstick, seashells hanging on trees, and even a kid-friendly geocache containing dinosaur poop.
Unlike oh-so-boring guidebooks, this book wastes no space on hours and prices, which are always subject to change. Instead, there's a handy listing of websites and telephone numbers for the regional, state and national parks, tourist bureaus, and the 150-plus attractions, outfitters and resources mentioned in the book.
Author Karen T. Bartlett's deep sense of place and humorous style will charm every member of the family, and even grownups without children, as she writes from her perspective as an award-winning travel journalist, a storyteller and a mom. This book is a must for anyone planning a visit to Southwest Florida, as well as newcomers and locals who want to discover more exciting things to do and see in their own backyard.
A (mostly) Kids' Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades: Second Edition
80A (mostly) Kids' Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades: Second Edition
80Paperback(2nd ed.)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780990973126 |
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Publisher: | Mostly Kids' Guides |
Publication date: | 12/05/2018 |
Series: | Mostly Kids' Guides |
Edition description: | 2nd ed. |
Pages: | 80 |
Sales rank: | 1,047,426 |
Product dimensions: | 8.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |