Travel through America's incredible history and amazing wild places,
visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and
majestic landscapes and locations in the USA.
Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the history,
architecture, flora, and fauna in some of the most visited National
Monuments in the United States, this gorgeously illustrated book
showcases the nation's most historically important and amazing places.
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Marvel at some of the world's most famous landmarks, such as the
Statue of Liberty.
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Discover lesser-known but just as breathtaking sites such as the
Aniakchak volcano caldera.
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Read about geological wonders like the John Day Fossil Beds.
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Learn about places of solemn historical significance, such as the
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
Divided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic
maps locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page,
poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured.
Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin,
the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman,
Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument, Bandelier
National Monument, Rainbow Bridge, the Dinosaur National Monument,
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Colorado National
Monument, the Devil's Tower, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Tule Lake,
Mount St. Helens, John Day Fossil Beds, Admiralty Island, the Misty
Fjords, Aniakchak, Papahānaumokuākea, Marianas Trench, Rose Atoll, and
more!
Spot artworks and captions give important historical context for the
memorial sites, as well as scientific information about the animals
and plants found in the precious natural habitats.
The perfect armchair escapism for adventure-hungry kids, readers
will marvel at the fantastic sights to be seen throughout the United
States of America.
Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the
National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in
the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife,
stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor
spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the
diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes.
Also in the series: National Parks of the USA and National Parks
of the USA Postcards.
