Awards

• Winner of NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 2019

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Author:   Kate Siber ,  Chris Turnham
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Wide Eyed Editions
Edition:   New Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 25.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 31.00cm
Weight:   1.130kg
ISBN:  

9781836006138

ISBN 10:   1836006136
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   05 February 2026
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1          Title 2          Contents – US Map 4          Welcome to the National Parks of the USA 6          You Can Help Protect the National Parks! 7          The National Parks' Past and Present 8          East Map 10        New River Gorge – Introduction 12        New River Gorge – Fact File 14        Biscayne – Introduction 16        Biscayne – Fact File 18        Everglades – Introduction 20        Everglades – Fact File 22        Great Smoky Mountains – Introduction 24        Great Smoky Mountains – Fact File 26        Acadia – Introduction 28        Acadia – Fact File 30        Central Map 32        Badlands – Introduction 34        Badlands – Fact File 36        Indiana Dunes – Introduction 38        Indiana Dunes – Fact File 40        Big Bend – Introduction 42        Big Bend – Fact File 44        Isle Royale – Introduction 46        Isle Royale – Fact File 48        Southwest Map 50        White Sands – Introduction 52        White Sands – Fact File 54        Bryce Canyon – Introduction 56        Bryce Canyon – Fact File 58        Grand Canyon – Introduction, including illustrated double gatefold 60        Grand Canyon – Fact File 62        Death Valley – Introduction 64        Death Valley – Fact File 66        Zion – Introduction 68        Zion – Fact File 70        Mesa Verde – Introduction 72        Mesa Verde – Fact File 74        Rocky Mountains Map 76        Yellowstone – Introduction 78        Yellowstone – Fact File 80        Glacier – Introduction 82        Glacier – Fact File 84        West Map 86        Olympic – Introduction 88        Olympic – Fact File 90        Yosemite – Introduction 92        Yosemite – Fact File 94        Channel Islands – Introduction 96        Channel Islands – Fact File 98        Sequoia & Kings Canyon – Introduction 100      Sequoia & Kings Canyon – Fact File 102      Alaska Map 104      Denali – Introduction 106      Denali – Fact File 108      Glacier Bay – Introduction 110      Glacier Bay – Fact File 112      Tropics Map 114      Hawaii Volcanoes – Introduction 116      Hawaii Volcanoes – Fact File 118      Virgin Islands – Introduction 120      Virgin Islands – Fact File 122      Endnote 124      Index 128      Imprint

Reviews

★ “ . . . few publications could compete with this attractive packaging. . . .” * 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 * “An eyeful for active or armchair vacationers . . . ” * 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 * “ . . . a thorough, stunning look at our nation's natural treasures.” * School Library Journal * “ . . . a surefire way to get your kiddos excited for the journey ahead.” * The Everymom *

Author Information

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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