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= Print Sources =

Non-Fiction
//P is for Peach// by Carol Crane 975.8 CRA

This wonderfully illustrated picture book journeys through the state of Georgia using the alphabet, emphasizing places such as the Okefenokee Swamp.

 //Marsh and Swamps// by Doraine Bennett 577.68 BEN

Part of the Georgia, My State Habitats series, Marsh and Swamp provides details of marshes and swamps specific to the state of Georgia.

//Okefenokee// by George Folkerts and Photographs by Lucian Niemeyer 508.758 FOL

The photographs tell the story in this book. Simple text adds to Niemeyer's beautiful and captivating photographs of Georgia's swampland, Okefenokee.

//Marshes and Swamps// by Gail Gibbons ENF 551.41 GIB In this book, Gibbons explains, both through text and water color illustrations, the ecosystems of marshes and swamps. Additionally, plants and animals who make their home in marshes and swamps are discussed.

//Life in a Swamp: A Wetlands Habita//t by Vivien Marais 578.768 MAR Describing the climate, animals, and vegetation of swamps in general, //Life in a Swamp// also focused on a few notable swampland, including our own Okefenokee Swamp.


 * Students should browse through the Dewey Decimal sections 577 and 578 to find additional books on swamps and wetlands.

Fiction
//Deep in the Swamp// by Donna Bateman E BAT

Focusing specifically on the Okenfenokee Swamp, //Deep in the Swamp// playfully tells the story of a various of swamp animal babies and their relationships with their mothers. Both pictures and story-line will attract and keep younger students engaged.

//Trembling Earth// by Kim Siegelson FIC SIE

This piece of historical fiction tells the story of two boys, one free and one a slave, making their way through the Okefenokee Swamp for two very different reasons.

//Tree Castle Island// by Jean Craighead George FIC GEO

After finishing his canoe, Jack decides to finally set out on an adventure of his beloved Okefenokee Swamp; however, it turns out to be one of the biggest adventures of his life.

Reference
//Georgia// by Pattie Stechschulte from the series From Sea to Shining Sea 975.8 STE An almanac of Georgia facts, pictures, famous people, and geography, //Georgia// contains information pertaining notable places, such as the Okefenokee Swamp.

World Book Encyclopedia Volume "S" and "O" World Book Encyclopedia Research Guide (A Guide to Research Skills) and Index 031

Considered the best encyclopedia for elementary school students, World Book volumes "S" and "O" contain information on Swamps and the Okefenokee. Additionally, the Research Guide and Index will familiarize students with the function of an Index.

National Geographic Kids beginner's United State Atlas 912.73

National Geographic' s beginners U.S. Atlas contains information on each state in the country, including Georgia. The atlas will enable students to visually see where swamps are located around the country and specifically in Georgia.

Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Georgia Coast and Okefenokee by Richard J. Lenz A Guidebook 917.5

From the history of the coast and Okefenokee to the best places to eat in the area, Longstreet's guidebook provides a detailed account of this exceptional area in the state of Georgia. Additionally, over 20 maps of the area are included as well as a number of photographs. While this guidebooks makes for a great travel guide, it also makes for a wonderful reference material.