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“…a surefire way to get your kiddos excited for the journey ahead.” —The Everymom
Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks.
*A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council)*
Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places—and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
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.
Divided by region (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics, and Alaska), a pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning, poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and plants that make their homes there.
Captions provide captivating information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers, and other plants to nibble on? Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the continent’s fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes?
A “Can you spot this…?” page at the back challenges you to find a pictured critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet.
The parks include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.
A book to be treasured by children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us.
Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America’s outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks’ living landscapes.
Also in the series: National Parks of the USA: Activity Book and National Parks of the USA Postcards.
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Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions; 1st edition (July 3, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 1847809766
ISBN-13 : 978-1847809766
Reading age : 2 - 9 years, from customers
Grade level : 1 - 4
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 10.35 x 0.63 x 13 inches
Reviewer: H
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: such a fun book!
Review: a great book for your coffee table and even a great gift for the national park lovers in your life.
Reviewer: W. Parris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gorgeous book
Review: This book is absolutely beautiful! It is so interesting to learn about the parks. I teach 3rd grade and I wish I had more than one copy for the kids. We do part of a reading unit about our national parks.
Reviewer: Ellen C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice book for ex-pat grandkids!
Review: Nicely illustrated book about Americaâs National Parks.
Reviewer: Madison Swanson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely charming
Review: This book is excellent and so worth the money. The illustrations are stunning, and the descriptions and facts are interesting for adults and kids, while remaining accessible and beautiful. We donât have kids yet, but we love the national parks and I hope that this will be a way to help introduce our future kids to a love of the parks as well:) My love and appreciation to the author and illustrator, this book is truly a treasure to be proud of!
Reviewer: AJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must for every library
Review: Iâm an elementary school teacher and I snagged a couple of copies of this when it went on sale. Itâs beautifully organized into regions of the parks, full of great facts and wonderfully illustrated. I would gauge the reading level at about 4-5th grade, but it would be appropriate to read aloud to younger kids too! It makes a great gift for a teacher in your life- or for your own childâs library!
Reviewer: Aimee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good
Review: It looks great. My Little one just 5, Iâll read first
Reviewer: Izzy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: good
Review: A book introduced by a friend, children like it very much.
Reviewer: madbooklove
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of my favorite books of the year. Beautifully done!
Review: What an amazing way to introduce children to our National Parks! And given the myriad threats to these national treasures, the timing for such a book couldn't be more perfect.As a kid, I grew up in a town that is literally called the "Gateway to Yosemite", so it should be no surprise that I spent a lot of time there growing up. Since those days, I've been to all of the National Parks on the West Coast, and I dream of taking my children to see them as well, so we can enjoy them together. These days we live in Maine, and we hope to make it up to Acadia this summer! My point is, my love for these natural treasures runs deep, and I thrill at anyway I can foster a deeper sense of excitement about the parks within my children. This book is a stupendous way to connect children with the wonders that are our National Parks (particularly children who might not have easy access to a National Park!). The illustrations are perfection, and all the information about the habitats in each park is fantastic. My children are going to go wild over this book when I get my pre-ordered copy in July (can't wait!!).This is a MUST have book for kids. Heck, it's a must have book for ME ! And I plan to be gifting this book to all of our first-grade (and maybe second-grade) teachers in the upcoming school year. MUST. READ.Note: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.
Reviewer: stephanie wiffen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is such a beautiful book. We actually bought it for our baby and hope that heâll enjoy right through primary school. The pictures are just stunning and we are learning a lot from it too!
Reviewer: NANDO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Volume stupendo. Diverso dagli altri dello stesso genere
Reviewer: lau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Pour rêver au voyage suivant... très bon rapport qualité/prix ; superbes illustrations.
Reviewer: Angelika Lea
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great gift
Reviewer: Boss Makers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Très bon livre en anglais
Customers say
Customers find the book's illustrations stunning and detailed. They find it a great children's book that inspires kids to visit national parks. The information content is helpful and educational, with fun facts included. Many consider it a useful reference and a great gift idea for travelers and children.
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