Yellowstone (A True Book: National Parks)

by Audra Wallace

Overview

Imagine a place where water spouts hundreds of feet into the air as boiling pools of mud bubble and burst. That's exactly what you'll see at Yellowstone National Park!

A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore Yellowstone's breathtaking scenery and get a close look at the park's thrilling hydrothermal features. They will also find out how Yellowstone became the first national park, what wild plants and animals live there, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531240236
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	A True Book: National Parks
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.13(w) x 8.38(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Audra Wallace graduated from Ithaca College, where she studied film production and elementary education. Her passion for writing nonfiction and teaching kids led her to a position with Scholastic. Since 2006, Wallace has written and edited the award-winning classroom magazine Scholastic News Edition 3.

Table of Contents

1 A Long History

How did Yellowstone become a national park? 7

2 Sizzling Sights

What draws crowds to Yellowstone? 13

3 Creature Comebacks

Which animals in Yellowstone were once in danger of dying out? 21

National Parks Field Guide: Yellowstone

What are some of the animals that live in the park? 26

4 Plenty of Plants

What types of trees and flowers grow in the park? 29

5 Preserving the Park

What challenges does Yellowstone face in the future? 35

Map Mystery 40

Be an Animal Tracker! 42

True Statistics 44

Resources 45

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–6—The national parks receive the popular "True Book" format. Each title provides a bit about each park's history, physical geography, plants and animals, and the role of conservationists and the National Park Service. Many of the topics covered are timely, including climate change in Zion. However, the brief mentions of American Indians are often in the past tense and lack nuance ("They called themselves the Ahwahneechee. The Ahwahneechee were known as fierce warriors.") The included photos capture much of the majesty of these outdoor retreats, and the numerous nonfiction text features (paw print guides, interactive maps, etc.) are also likely to capture readers' attention. VERDICT A slightly above average series; however, librarians will need to supplement these books with more comprehensive texts on Native American history.

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