Step into the wild world of Cumberland Island and discover how one of Georgia's most remote barrier islands has become a sanctuary where maritime forests, salt marshes, and sea turtles coexist with herds of free-roaming wild horses. Follow the tides through the island's many habitats, and learn how wind, salt, and sand create the unique conditions that support extraordinary biodiversity along this ancient coastline. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of barrier island dynamics, sea turtle nesting, and coastal succession. A celebration of solitude and wildness, it invites readers to see Cumberland Island as one of the last places where nature still runs things.

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.