True books. National parks
Author
1) Grand Canyon
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about Grand Canyon National Park, including how it was formed, which wildlife can be found there today, and how it is affected by environmental issues."--Provided by publisher.
2) Acadia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Often called the crown jewel of Maine, Acadia National Park contains more than 47,000 acres of gorgeous coastal landscapes. As they explore the park, readers will learn about its plants, wildlife, and geographic features. They will also discover how the landscapes were formed, when people first arrived in the area, why the land was chosen to be a national park, and more."--
3) Glacier
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In northwest Montana's Glacier National Park, huge, icy glaciers stream the sides of towering mountain peaks. Below, beautiful green forests grow along the shores of sparkling blue lakes. Readers will get a detailed view of the park as they explore its beautiful natural landscapes and examine its diverse population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what environmental threats it faces today, and more."--
4) Grand Teton
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From the towering peaks of the Teton Range to the sprawling, green valley known as Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the United States. Readers will hike through the entire park to get a look at rare and fascinating plants and animals. They will also explore the park's history, from how it was formed to how people first discovered it."--
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"With about 9.5 million visitors per year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the country. One look at the incredible scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is all it takes to see why so many people travel here from around the world. Readers will tour the park and find out which plants and animals live there. They will also learn how the park was formed, which people used to live there, and more." --
6) Olympic
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Known as Washington's gift from the sea, the Olympic Peninsula is home to everything from ice-capped mountains and dense rain forests to rushing rivers and rugged Pacific Coast shores. Readers will visit Olympic National Park to tour the peninsula's beautiful landscapes and catch a glimpse of its many native plants and animals. They will also learn how the park came to be, how people are working to preserve its natural beauty today, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Home tall mountain peaks, rushing rivers, gentle meadows, and other incredible landscapes, Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of adventurers and sightseers from around the world. Readers will get an up-close look at this beautiful park as they learn about its natural history and discover how it became a national park. They will also take a look at the local wildlife, find out what fun activities they can do at the park, and more." -- Amazon.com....
8) Yellowstone
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about Yellowstone National Park, including how it was formed, which wildlife can be found there today, and how it is affected by environmental issues"--Provided by publisher.
9) Yosemite
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Millions of years ago, rivers and glaciers carved a deep valley through the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Today, we know this region as Yosemite Valley, the centerpiece of the world-famous Yosemite National Park. Readers will get an up-close look at the parks roaring waterfalls, towering trees, and jaw-dropping rock formations. They will also learn about the parks history, local wildlife, and more."--Amazon.com.
10) Zion
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Looking at the colorful layers of the canyons of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is an amazing experience. Readers will discover how these remarkable canyons were formed naturally over millions of years. They will also learn about the people who first settled the Zion region and how Zion became a national park. As they explore Zion today, they will catch a glimpse of the parks many plants and animals, find out which activities are available...