{"product_id":"catherine-finds-the-lost-town-of-ethel-1","title":"Catherine Finds the Lost Town of Ethel- Children's Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome adventures are hidden in history…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eJoin Catherine as she explores the quiet trails of Rock Springs Run State Reserve and discovers the story of a forgotten place—the Lost Town of Ethel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eAs Catherine walks beneath towering live oaks and along sandy paths, her imagination begins to wander. What was life like here long ago? Through curiosity, observation, and a little bit of wonder, Catherine learns how families once lived, worked, and cared for the land in a small Florida settlement during the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine Finds the Lost Town of Ethel\u003c\/i\u003e gently introduces young readers to Florida history through exploration, imagination, and place-based learning. Along the way, Catherine discovers that even when buildings disappear, stories still live on in the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eThis story helps children learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLife in early Florida settlements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLog cabins, gardens, historical sites, and railroads of the 1800s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHow history connects to modern-day state parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe importance of preserving and respecting historical places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eWritten for children ages \u003cb\u003e4–8\u003c\/b\u003e, this beautifully illustrated book follows the signature \u003cb\u003ePark Pals format\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e One Florida State Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e One place-based adventure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e One meaningful lesson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eThe book also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003e“What Catherine Learned”\u003c\/b\u003e reflection page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAge-appropriate \u003cb\u003ehistorical context\u003c\/b\u003e about the town of Ethel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePark Pals activities\u003c\/b\u003e and coloring pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003ePark Pals Challenge Activities\u003c\/b\u003e to encourage curiosity and stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003ePerfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, park gift shops, and bedtime reading, \u003ci\u003eCatherine Finds the Lost Town of Ethel\u003c\/i\u003e invites children to slow down, look closely, and discover the stories hidden in the landscapes around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the past. Protect the present. Discover Florida—one park at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eDiscover more adventures in the \u003cb\u003eFlorida Park Pals Adventure Series\u003c\/b\u003e to join in on the next journey into Florida Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Parks Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344401080392,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3908\/8712\/files\/Catherine_Finds_Ethel_Product_Mock_Up.png?v=1789649416","url":"https:\/\/floridastateparks.shop\/products\/catherine-finds-the-lost-town-of-ethel-1","provider":"Florida Parks Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}