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Chronicles the life and adventures of fifteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and describes his voyages with Columbus and colonization of Puerto Rico, exploration of Florida, the Calusa encounters, and the legacy he left behind.

Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of Florida. Also includes a state chronology and pertinent statistics.

During the summer of 1987, Allie Jo, whose family runs an antebellum Florida hotel, meets Chase, who is staying there with his father, and they become friends when they discover a mysterious teenager hiding on the grounds of the hotel.

When Zack goes to Florida to visit Mel & Shirley's Wonderful World of Dolphins, he is surprised to discover that he can understand and speak to dolphins, which enables him to solve a kidnapping.

While on a Florida vacation with Dr. Mac, Zoe, and Maggie, Brenna tries to rescue a baby manatee only to wind up in hot water with Dr. Mac and the local manatee rescue center.

Describes Saint Augustine's founding of his namesake settlement, covering life in sixteenth-century St. Augustine; the mission system; and Florida before the Europeans' arrival.

Describes Florida's history, geography, government, people, and economy and includes tips on traveling in the state, a time line, the state song, and several project ideas.

An illustrated introduction to Florida, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.

Gives a historical description of the areas in Florida where citrus fruits are grown and provides specific details on the cultivation of oranges there.

When their owner plans to sell one of them in 1802, twelve-year-old Sally and her family run away from their Georgia plantation to look for both freedom from slavery and a home in Florida with the Seminole Indians.