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Elementary and Middle Grade Childrens

The largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast. Almost no one knows it exists.

Can You Read Congaree National Park? immerses you in a primeval floodplain forest, where champion trees, river otters, and synchronous fireflies make this one of the most quietly extraordinary places in America. Museum-quality illustrations by Ritina Ansurkar, plus poetic verse and just enough real science for your whole family to want to walk the boardwalk above the floodplain.

Step into the ancient world of Congaree and discover how one of North America's last great old-growth forests has quietly endured for centuries. Follow the flow of floodwaters through towering loblolly pines, explore the hidden lives of otters, owls, and fireflies, and learn how a dynamic floodplain shapes everything it touches. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of forest succession, flood cycles, and biodiversity. A celebration of wildness and patience, it invites readers to see Congaree as one of nature's most remarkable living archives.

Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.

Can You Read Nature? is designed for the entire family. From curious 5-year-olds on their first hike to grandparents rediscovering the natural world, our books enhance every natural experience. Read before you go, see ten times more when you are there.

Museum-quality illustrations, by professional artists from around the globe, make every page worth lingering over, the young attracted by the bright colors, the experienced drawn to the incredible detail in the artwork.

Books in the Junior Adventurer series are crafted for early readers and young explorers, with reading and science levels perfect for ages 5–10 and clearly marked on the cover. All other guides are written for families, hiking buddies, and nature lovers of any age, layered so that children grow into them and adults never outgrow them.

Can You Read Congaree National Park?

Can You Read Congaree National Park?

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As an artist with a lifelong passion for capturing the beauty of landscapes, I create this book on Congaree National Park. From the initial sketches to the final touches on each page, the journey has been a true labor of love. One of the most rewarding aspects of this project has been incorporating the smallest details and bringing the park's stunning scenery to life. Growing up as the daughter of an artist, I was fortunate to
be surrounded by creativity from a young age, which only deepened my appreciation for the art of painting. This book is a testament to the beauty of Congaree National Park and the joy of artistic expression. I hope my artwork inspires readers to go out and explore the beautiful world God has so meticulously created for us.