Captain Steve's Adventures - Where Legends Grow

What if an old legend led you into one of Florida's most remarkable forests?This time, Captain Steve's Adventures follows the trail beyond the Mobile-Tensaw Delta to Torreya State Park in Florida, where steep bluffs, deep ravines, rare trees, unusual wildlife, and an old legend are waiting.Captain Steve, JD, Addison, and Logan set out to explore a forest filled with unexpected discoveries-from a jewel-like tiger beetle and an Eastern indigo snake to the incredibly rare Florida Torreya. Along the way, they encounter the story of Elvy Callaway, "gopherwood," and a fascinating question that has captured imaginations for years.Could this really be the Garden of Eden of the Gulf Coast?As the trail climbs higher, nature keeps interrupting the story with clues of its own, reminding the young explorers that legends may lead you somewhere, but looking closely is how you discover what is really there.Blending nature, science, history, faith, and legend, Where Legends Grow encourages young readers to explore, ask questions, notice the world around them, and discover a wild Florida landscape where the real story may be just as remarkable as the legend.The First Edition includes Activities Beyond the Page, inviting children and families to continue exploring through wildlife clues, watersheds, and the hidden life of a fallen tree.