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960 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm
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English
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Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help!
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"In these meditative reflections and breathtaking photos from our 61 national parks, from Acadia to Zion, discover a unique aspect of each park and how it connects to your own life. Sabbath, Perspective, Beginnings, Connections, Restoration--these are just a few of the themes you will explore on this national park journey. 'America's Holy Ground' features nearly 200 color photos, spiritual quotes and reflections, and guiding questions to take your...
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382 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"America's sixty-three national parks are made up of the greatest geographical, geological, and ecological wonders on the planet, and some of their treasures are only available to those willing to walk past the trailhead for just a mile or two. Featuring spectacular photography and information, this book allows you to experience each park up close. Hikes range from half-mile nature walks on accessible boardwalks to strenuous full-day hikes to multiday...
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119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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"Join our intrepid tour guides (a Sasquatch and a bald eagle) as they introduce us to the visonaries, artists, and lovers of the American landscape who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these epic places for future generations. It's the story of the ongoing battle to ensure the most beautiful spaces in the world are not gated up or destroyed, but preserved and accessible to all! See for yourself how the idea of national...
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of every US national park--from Acadia to Yosemite. See what makes each park so spectacular--explore natural wonders, discover amazing wildlife, and experience cultural treasures in this guide full of facts and packed with maps."--
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xix, 403 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
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English
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In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world's first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.
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xi, 384 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
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English
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"Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which...
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Narrates the struggles of the overmatched rangers against the implacable fire of August, 1910, and Teddy Roosevelt's pioneering conservation efforts that helped turn public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, though it changed the mission of the forest service with consequences felt in the fires of today.
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
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Español
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"Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in North Carolina and Tennessee, is known for the grand amount of plants and animals that thrive there (more than 10,00 species!). Readers will learn about when it officially became a national park, who was involved, the park's climate, and plants and animals that are commonly found there."--
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
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English
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"Author and illustrator Evan Turk showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this gorgeous picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States. In simple, soaring language and breathtaking art, acclaimed author-illustrator Evan Turk has created a stirring ode to nature and nation. From the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii, You Are Home reminds us that every animal, plant, and person helps...
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"A personal, lyrical, and idiosyncratic ode to our national parks"--
"For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why close to 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now, to honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary...
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3 videodiscs (407 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Celebrate the 100th birthday of America's best idea. This premium, blue-chip Centennial Collection features beautiful new footage of eight of America's most beloved National Parks, creating an experience of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Insightful explorations and fascinating stories of America's most majestic lands include Olympic, Yosemite, Everglades, Yellowstone, Saguaro, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains.
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xviii, 332 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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With wit, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, the actor, writer and woodworker takes a literary journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and landscape that have made it great.
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