Secrets of the National Parks: Weird and Wonderful Facts About America's Natural Wonders

by Aileen Weintraub

Overview

Which national park is the best for stargazers? Has the coolest waterfalls? Features a grotto filled with bats? Find out in Secrets of the National Parks! This engaging guide explores some of America’s most stunning landscapes, including the Great Smoky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Denali, Haleakala, the Everglades, and more. Kids will also love the fun quizzes and word searches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454920045
Publisher:	Sterling Children's Books
Publication date:	11/08/2016
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	420,949
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Aileen Weintraub is a freelance writer and editor who has published over 50 books for young adults and children. She also writes for websites, newspapers, and magazines. She lives in New York with her family.

Editorial Reviews

12/01/2016
Gr 3–5—Weintraub provides a host of statistics, historical stories, and other fun details about U.S. national parks in this pocket-size volume. Simple but engaging passages are interspersed with fact lists, quizzes, and word searches to engage readers. The illustrations are colorful and abundant. The information is organized into brief chapters that center on a particular topic or theme: "On the Trail," "Animal Hideouts," "Underground Mysteries," etc. This topical organization keeps students focused on the concept of the parks as opposed to jumping from one locale to another. VERDICT A fact-filled and enjoyable introduction to the U.S. National Park Service.—Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Blinn Junior College, Brenham, TX

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