50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks (Americana)

'Sure to inspire any child to make their own mark in the great outdoors.'– National Geographic 'A great way to get kids excited about visiting these amazing national resource.' – The New York Times Immerse yourself in the wonder and diversity of America’s great outdoors with 50 true stories inspired by some of its most iconic national parks.   This gift treasury collection gathers real-life stories from parks across the USA, including Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Hawaii Volcanoes, Denali, Everglades, and many, many more.   Some tell human tales of triumph, bravery, and feats of endurance and moments of dazzling discovery.   Others are tales of remarkable animals, magnificent plants, outstanding natural features.   Some explore the past, telling how certain parks came to be and their impacts both good and bad, while others recount recent events such as inspiring stories of conservation and nature and communities bouncing back.   Each story is linked to a particular park, telling the tale of an animal or plant, community or individual, or event. These stories grant readers a new way to explore these awe-inspiring places.   Stories include: The Amazing Acrobats of Glacier Bay – the humpback whales that perform an incredible ballet-like dance through the chilly waters. The Bransfords of Mammoth Cave – the inspiring tale of a Black American family’s dedication and excellence exploring and guiding people through these vast caves in Kentucky. The perfect accompaniment to bestselling National Parks of the USA, this book is for families and young readers looking to for longer-form, nonfiction stories about America's great national parks. Altogether, the tales within combine to form a celebration of these awe-inspiring, living landscapes. This book is made to be enjoyed and revisited again and again. National Parks included: Denali National Park Biscayne National Park Glacier Bay National Park Great Sand Dunes National Park Lassen Volcanic Natio