"An exhilarating novel of American identity that spans three generations in one family, and asks: What makes us who we are? And how inevitable are our futures?"-- Provided by publisher.

John Muir (1838-1914) ranks among America's most important and influential environmentalists and nature writers. Devoted to the preservation of wilderness areas, Muir founded the Sierra Club and was active in the establishment of Yosemite National Park. Our National Parks, originally published in 1901, includes ten articles that previously appeared in The Atlantic Monthly. Muir wrote them in hopes of exciting interest in the parks, certain that visitors...

A tour through Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Lee's Ferry, the Tusayan Ruins, and Glen Canyon Dam are discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.

An introduction to Yellowstone National Park describes the landscape and animals found there and explains how people came to use natural means to tend the world's first national park.

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it.

Lonely Planet's Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Skyline Trail, watch for bears, and ride the rapids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of these national parks and begin your journey now!

"Young readers will love exploring the rain forests and shorelines that make Olympic National Park so special. They'll also enjoy discovering the park's plants, animals, and other landforms, all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book"--Amazon.com.

Young readers will love exploring Joshua Tree National Park where the oldes rocks are about 1.7 billion years oldl! They'll also enjoy discovering the park's plants, animals, and other landforms--all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.