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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...
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Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Don't just see the sights, get to know the people. Who can afford not to understand the USA? Underneath the gleaming smile of American popular culture lies a rich and complex society that brims with contrasts and contradictions. It is a culture of rugged individualism, of go-getters, of high-tech high achievers. At the same time it is a deeply religious country with a quiet devotion to church and charitable works.
Publisher
Wilderness Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
All across the United States, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multi-use trails. In 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary rail-trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution. These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 28 states and in nearly...
Author
Publisher
Santa Monica Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Capturing such quintessentially American pastimes as baseball and road trips in one fascinating work, the updated and expanded third edition of Chris Eptings Roadside Baseball chronicles more than 500 important events in baseball history, with detailed descriptions of the event and information on each location. Packed with historical data, trivia, photographs, and baseball lore, entries include the birthplaces of baseball legends, ballparks, museums...
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Language
English
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"A young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the "Black travel guide to America." For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned...
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Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
"Two of the best-known names in birding--Peterson and Bird Watcher's Digest--team up to provide reliable, expert advice on how to attract the birds you want into your yard. Which birds use nest boxes? What's required to maintain a birdhouse? What kind of habitat will attract which birds? What does it take to be a bluebird trail operator? What does it mean if baby birds or eggs disappear from their nest? Bill Thompson III answers all of these questions...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From camping and RV industry experts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi, WHERE SHOULD WE CAMP NEXT?: BUDGET CAMPING is your guide to planning an amazing, budget-conscious family vacation, featuring 200+ of the best and most interesting campgrounds and outdooraccommodations across the US, along with recommendations for cheap and free activities, restaurants, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With America's national parks seeing rejuvenated interest from campers, whether it's in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts, one question continues to float around camping communities more than any other: "Where should I camp next?" Camping and RV experts Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are here with the answers. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the best campgrounds and outdoor accommodations in and around...
Author
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"New parents and parents of toddlers face unique challenges when it comes to planning family trips in the outdoors. A "family friendly" trail is often a misleading term and doesn't take into consideration very young children (under the age of 5), whose safety and comfort requires a little extra effort--a deceptively steep trek or the lack of adequate parking lot facilities can mean the difference between a fun afternoon and a stressful, or even a...
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...
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It's about the journey, not the destination. All Aboard--first published in 1995, and here revised and updated--is much more than a mile-by-mile scenery guide for train travelers. Written for both veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey, it will keep any trip on track with its insightful travel trips and information about how North American railroads operate. All Aboard presents how and why the first railroads came about,...
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