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Publisher
duopress, an imprint of Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Brown elks cruise the land in Yellowstone while black bears roam in Yosemite. The green cactus thrives in Zion, and the white-tailed ptarmigan flies above the Rocky Mountains. Come with us on a trip around America's national parks, a world full of colors, wildlife, and incredible landscapes. With simple text and bright illustrations, this sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to the ten most visited national parks in the United States for...
Author
Publisher
Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Featuring coverage of all sixty-three national parks in the U.S., provides strategic lists, recommendations, reviews and itineraries for planning a visit, whether you're visiting volcanoes or backpacking through the mountains or desert.
Author
Publisher
Plume, Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors"--
26) America the beautiful cross stitch: stitch 30 of America's most iconic national parks and monuments
Publisher
becker&mayer! books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Stitch your way across the USA with 30 cross stitch patterns featuring the most popular national parks and monuments. America the Beautiful Cross Stitch brings the majesty of our national sites home. America is brimming with natural wonders, diverse wildlife, and historic treasures. This collection contains 30 original cross stitch patterns, an introduction to each park or monument, and instructions on cross stitching techniques and suggested materials...
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.
30) Yosemite
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Exquisite waterfalls, giant granite cliffs, ample hiking trails, and stunning views--these are just a few of the things that make Yosemite National Park one of the most popular parks in the world. Beginning readers will love exploring and learning about the beauty and grandeur of this iconic park in this informative Ready-to-Read"--
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book helps readers with access needs visit national parks and visitor centers. It describes a range of techniques and technologies to make visiting easier and shows you what is available for learning through driving, riding, walking, wheeling, or feeling around ten selected national parks"--
37) Engineering Eden: the true story of a violent death, a trial, and the fight over controlling nature
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"When award-winning landscape photographer Andrew Thomas visited four of the US National Parks in December 2007, he was mesmerized by their natural beauty. After two return trips within the next twelve months, he began a quest to travel to and photograph all fifty-nine parks of the US National Park Service. Every park is represented by several photos, giving a full impression of the varied geographical features and dramatic mood shifts inherent in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From misty mountains in the east to the redwoods in the west; from the glaciers of Alaska to the volcanoes of Hawaii, Lomax shows readers the top experiences in each park. Whether you're trekking to striking vistas, rafting wild rivers, or camping under dark skies, you can make your park adventure the trip of a lifetime. -- adapted from back cover
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