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National Parks of the USA (Americana, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, July 3, 2018

by Kate Siber (Author), Chris Turnham (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,883 ratings
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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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    National Parks of the USA
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    112 pages
  4. Language
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    1 - 4
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    10.35 x 0.63 x 13 inches
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    Wide Eyed Editions
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    July 3, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1847809766
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    978-1847809766
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“…lovely…an engaging picture book…”―Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)

"It will make you want to hit the road and start exploring."―Design Mom

"...a colorful, kid-friendly encyclopedia crammed with beta, factoids, and vivid illustrations..."―Outside Magazine

“A panoramic sampler of our park system’s flora, fauna, and other natural wonders.”―Kirkus Reviews

“For travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike…”―Publishers Weekly

"...a treasure...educates and entertains...a must-have for all the families who love to travel..."―Durango Herald

“…an informative feast for the eyes…[a] stunning look at our nation’s natural treasures.”―School Library Journal

About the Author

Kate Siber, author of the award-winning bestseller National Parks of the USA, is a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. She has tried her hand at almost every adventure activity going, and covers the world’s wild and remote places as well as environmental and social issues. Her writing has been featured in many publications, including National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal, and The New York Times.

Chris Turnham is an illustrator and printmaker based in Los Angeles. He's worked as an artist in both feature and television animation and has contributed illustrations to publications and children's books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wide Eyed Editions; Illustrated 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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,883 ratings

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    Kate Siber is a freelance journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine living in Durango, Colorado. Her writing has also been featured in National Geographic Traveler, National Parks, Preservation, Men’s Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications.

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    Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Chris Turnham is an illustrator currently based in Los Angeles. He’s had a long production art career working as a visual development artist in the animation industry for clients including Sony Pictures Animation, LAIKA Entertainment, and Dreamworks Animation.

    His art style reflects his love of mid-century illustration and he grabs inspiration from the architecture and beautiful natural environment of southern California. Currently he works as an illustrator for children’s books and spends much of his time in the studio pursuing his passion for printmaking.

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A modern classic!!!
This gorgeously illustrated book is a must have for any young person’s (and art lover’s) collection! Literally hundreds of full bleed illustrations, make this beautiful book an absolute feast for the eyes, while the writing is light and engaging- all around charming and informative for any age- The oversized format, off-beat color palettes, modern/retro graphic design, and textured hard-cover, harken back to vintage mid-century reference atlases and adventure books that will make it hard to decide if you want to display this book proudly, or take it with you everywhere in your backpack. I’ve bought three copies for my sister and friends, and it’ll be my go-to gift for any birthday, as this book is sure to delight anyone who gets their hands and eyes on it. I’m going to cherish this modern classic as much as my young daughter surely will!
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Liz Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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This book captures my imagination as an adult. I had so much fun reading through it with my kids on Christmas morning. Worth the price.
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S. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! Love this author!
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This book is beautiful. Beautiful colors, sturdy cover and “thick” pages. The book is a large size so pay attention if you need it to fit on your shelf. Great information. Just the perfect amount of detail. My kids have really enjoyed it and I find them reading and rereading it over and over. I highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS book!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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I got this for our homeschool unit study and am in awe of how beautiful it is and how special these make us feel when we get to have them, look and them and take in their beauty and gain their knowledge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books of the year. Beautifully done!
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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.
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Jerry Flack
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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Kate Siber's "National Parks of the U.S.A." is a travel guide for young readers. The illustrations of artist Chris Turnham are glorious. Siber and Turnham have created a celebration of national parks that is a true nonfiction picture book. Only 21 of America's 63 national parks are included in the contents, but the selections represent a cross-section of the 50 states and beyond. The book is a standout for young readers in large part because of the heavy emphasis on the wildlife and marine life to be found within is colorful pages. The book is an important selection for any family library to be visited often.
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Travellin' Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars A great children's resource for U.S. National Parks
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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Bought two of these books for our young nephews who love to travel to National Parks. Love that it mentions the wildlife of each national park as well as additional details about each park.
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Tabrisur Rahman Khan
4.0 out of 5 stars V nice
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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V nice
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Laurie Tackett
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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I bought this for part of our homeschool cirriculum. My children are loving it. It is beautifully illustrated and packed full of great information.
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Angelika Lea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift, fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2022
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NANDO
5.0 out of 5 stars Originale e bello
Reviewed in Italy on November 16, 2020
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Volume stupendo. Diverso dagli altri dello stesso genere
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lau
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe livre !
Reviewed in France on June 26, 2019
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Pour rêver au voyage suivant... très bon rapport qualité/prix ; superbes illustrations.
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stephanie wiffen
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2021
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This is such a beautiful book. We actually bought it for our baby and hope that he’ll enjoy right through primary school. The pictures are just stunning and we are learning a lot from it too!
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Guy Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars A great book on the parks, but some parks not enough info
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2019
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This is a fun book with great visuals and information. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that is does not list all the parks in detail. Some get multi page, some paragraphs and others just a listing on the map.
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