National Parks of the USA

by Kate Siber

Published 5 July 2018
Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks.

Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places – and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures.

Divided by region (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics and Alaska), a pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning, poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and plants that make their homes there.

Captions provide captivating information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers and other plants to nibble on? Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the continent’s fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes?

A 'Can you spot this… ?' page at the back challenges you to find a pictured critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet.

The parks include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.

A book to be treasured by children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us.

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: Activity Book and National Parks of the USA Postcards.

The perfect companion to the bestselling reference National Parks of the USA, this lushly illustrated activity book is packed with wildlife and nature facts, park trivia, spotters guides and a kaleidoscope of activities including colouring, puzzles, quizzes and more.

Get ready for a journey like no other! Follow the park animals as you find your way through a seemingly never-ending maze, spot the difference between some amazing creepy crawlies, complete a ferocious crossword full of hungry predators, find your feathered park friends in a bird word search, design your very own national park and so much more! Use the spotters guide for each park to see if you can find grunting northern elephant seals, fluttering hummingbirds, bounding snowshoe hares and lots of other wonderful creatures.

The parks include: Acadia, Big Bend, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Hawai'i volcanoes, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Yellowstone, Yosemite and so many more.

Bite-sized information and awesome facts about the national parks are scattered throughout, with over 50 stickers to get creative with at the back of the book.

Celebrate the wonder of America’s national parks with this fun-filled activity book. Just what you need for any long trip!

Add some wilderness to your bedroom wall with the stunning pull-out poster featuring a map of the national parks and bustling with wildlife, included in the book.

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.

Set your spirit of adventure free with these 52 gorgeous postcards, each with a different vintage-style illustration showcasing the great American wilderness in all its glory.

Keep these postcards as mementos of these incredible parks, or send them out far and wide for family and friends to enjoy.

With images from the beloved, bestselling book National Parks of the USA, these postcards feature illustrator and printmaker Chris Turnham’s stunning artwork of maps, animals, landscapes and the smallest details that make each of America’s national parks unique.

Peer between sequoias as big as buildings in Kings Canyon, marvel at the frozen beauty of Denali, and meet manatees among the mangroves of the Everglades. The USA’s natural wonders are on full display in this luxuriously crafted set of artworks, perfect for lovers of nature and stationery alike.
  • Full-bleed artwork of maps, landscapes, flora and fauna.
  • With space on the reverse for your message, these are ideal for sending to family and friends.
  • Alternatively, stick them up as vintage-feel artworks around the home.
  • With 52 unique designs, there’s plenty to choose from, whether you’re sending to others or putting on display.
  • A great gift for anyone who loves exploring the great outdoors.
From the volcanoes of Hawai’i to the windswept coast of Acadia, celebrate the glorious natural diversity of the USA in style. The parks featured: Biscayne, Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Isle Royale, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Bryce Canyon, Mesa Verde, Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, Olympic, Channel Islands, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Denali, Glacier Bay, Hawai’i Volcanoes, and Virgin Islands.

Whether you’re sending them to friends, decorating your fridge, or even planning a trip of your own, these lovingly made postcards are sure to inspire and amaze.

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 available in the series: National Parks of the USA and National Parks of the USA: Activity Book.