Lonely Planet Kids America's National Parks - 2nd Edition by Alexa Ward Hardcover

About the Book

"Inside this guide, travel from Acadia's cliffs and coves to Zion's enchanting red valleys. Visit Hawai'i, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, too! You'll discover each park's secrets, which animals to spot, what the parks are like after dark, and where to white-water raft, hike, snorkel, and ski"--

Book Synopsis

The ultimate guide to all 63 national parks in America featuring three of the newest parks in this fully expanded second edition for curious kids.

Journey through the wildest places in the U.S. and discover monumental landscapes, incredible animals, and out-of-this-world wonders including a crystal-clear lake that's deeper than the Empire State Building! Packed with jaw-dropping photography and illustrations on every page, readers will get to know the best sights and activities to experience during their next visit to a national park.

Inside America's National Parks 2nd Edition:

• Fully revised and updated 2nd edition featuring all 63 national parks in the U.S. including the newest parks: Indiana Dunes, New River Gorge and White Sands
• National parks listed in A-Z order from Acadia through to Zion
• Packed with extra features to aid learning: travelling safely and responsibly, the history and story of each park; entertaining facts, must-see and must-do activities
• Two brand-new thematic spreads for kids to read that add to all the fun: Iconic Animals in the Parks and National Parks at Night
• Beautiful photography and illustrations on every page
• Conversational, fun and friendly tone throughout to suit young readers - and grown ups too
• Written by Alexa Ward: children's author, wildlife enthusiast and aspiring ornithologist. Illustrated by Mike Lowery: New-York-Times bestselling illustrator of books for children and adults, and author of Random Illustrated Facts and The Everything Awesome series from Scholastic books

Come and learn all there is to know about America's national parks in this heart-racing, lava-exploding, awe-inspiring exploration of some of the wildest places in the U.S. This engaging book symbolises the importance of wildlife and wildland conservation and is a must for any young reader with an interest in nature and animals.