Explore a Spooky Swamp

by Wendy W. Cortesi, Joseph H. Bailey (Photographer)

Two youngsters discover the varied plants and animals that make their home in the watery world of the swamp.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1978

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an informative book about a trip along the Okefenokee Swamp. The narrative is very old, as are the pictures. I knew that I'd had the book for a long time, but it wasn't until we got to the very end that I noticed that my dad had inscribed a note in the book when he and Mom gave it to me for Christmas, 1978. I am sure I read the book, but I didn't remember it at all.

Our girls loved the fact that I was as old as our youngest is now when I got it. I think we enjoyed this little connection as much as we enjoyed reading the book. The pictures are cool and the information is interesting, but somewhat forgettable.

[Julie Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very, very primary introduction to the swamp ecosystem. I was a bit concerned about a picture of two kids standing next to an alligator with no barrier in between them with very little warning as to how this could lead to.....death. Otherwise, I enjoyed it, learned a little, and it was like a field trip I'd liked to have taken my son on.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this whole series. We’re using it for a second generation of elementary students. My mom read it to her four kids and now I’ve read it to my five.

This book has two kids travel through the Okeefenokee swamp identifying plants and animals. It’s a fun, nonfiction adventure.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun seeing all the swamp animals. Worried for the kids who had to stand near an alligator in the 70s.

[Ash Reads Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of vivid photographs that any kid would love to look at, the book is well-constructed and perfect for any young elementary school student interested in biology or biomes.

[Moe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot about swamps and that they can be pretty spooky. I learned about this one kind of leaf called soap leaf and you can actually wash your hands with it. You rub it, it actually becomes suds, and you rinse it off. This is some of the spectacular things I learned in this book, Spooky Swamps.