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He immediately flipped open the book and started reading while the adults sat around talking. Jean craighead george books list of books by author jean. Known most famously for the story of a youth, sam gribley, who leaves the city life in new york for life in in the wilderness of the catskills. Jean craighead george books, author biography, and reading. A critical reference guide from colonial times to the present dictionary. Describes the florida everglades, the evolution of this unique area, and the impact humans have had on its onceabundant lifeforms. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. This is a united states national parks guidebook written by a popular. Everglades jean craighead george paperback a lyrical creation tale of the florida everglades with stunning landscapes by wendell minor.