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Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers insight into the camping trip that President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir took to the redwoods of Yosemite in 1903, during which the two men had experiences and conversations that eventually contributed to the establishment of national parks in the United States.
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Join our intrepid tour guides (a Sasquatch and a bald eagle) as they introduce us to the visonaries, artists, and lovres of the American landscape who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these epic places for future generations. It's the story of the ongoing battle to ensure the most beautiful spaces in the world are not gated up or destroyed, but preserved and accessible to all! See for yourself how the idea of national...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Global warming is transforming Glacier National Park, as its inhabitants₂ race to adapt. As melting glaciers push some wildlife to the brink of extinction, other animals battle tirelessly to persist despite the rapidly warming environment in what is truly one of America's wildest spaces. When arriving at Blackfoot Glacier once one of the park's largest witness the transformation taking place, from disappearing waterfalls to the newly uncovered sculpted...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When her business partner is accused of serious financial crimes, superstar influencer Cat Cranwell -- an engineered marvel of beauty, energy, and fun -- falls from her penthouse perch. Desperate to get away from the online trolls and paparazzi documenting her disgrace, Cat accepts her uncle's offer to work with him in Kannery National Park, Montana. About as far as possible from life as she's known it. Cat's world shifts from the swirling haze of...
Author
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The Power of Scenery tells the story of how America's national parks came to be, with Frederick Law Olmsted's insights and energy serving to link three jewels: Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Niagara Falls State Park"--
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the 100th birthday of America's best idea. This premium blue-chip event premieres two new hours of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, featuring stories of our nation's most majestic landscapes and beloved animal characters. Yosemite National Park, set within California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and designated a World Heritage Site, is home to hundreds of wildlife species, and is famed for its iconic mountain vistas, waterfalls,...
Publisher
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Built in the untamed landscape of the American West, they were the vision of early park enthusiasts, architects, and entrepreneurs. The lodges of the national parks reflect the surrounding wilderness while providing shelter from it.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In The Worst Hard Time, Timothy Egan put the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl at the center of a rich history, told through characters he brought to indelible life. Now he performs the same alchemy with the Big Burn, the largest-ever forest fire in America, a tragedy that cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. National Geographic The National Parks collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents...
Publisher
RDA Enthusiast Brands
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Contains first-person accounts and gorgeous landscape photos paired with practical information and tips to help travelers make the most of their journeys through these unique areas.
Venture into the wilderness and discover the majesty of America's national parks! From Denali, Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands, these iconic places of untamed beauty provide plenty of fun for hikers, bird-watchers, and families. Whether you're planning a trip, or vacationing...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes."
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Calling all Junior Rangers! This fun-filled guide explores the wonders and weirdness of more than 75 U.S. parks, monuments, and landmarks, from Acadia to Zion. From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from Gettysburg National Battlefield to Mount Rushmore, National Parks is the only kid-friendly, family-oriented book that covers all of the 60 U.S. national parks, plus other famous monuments and landmarks. With a lively text and hundreds of color...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna...
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