Lonely Planet Kids America's National Parks

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Calling all adventurers! Are you ready to explore Americas 60 amazing national parks? From Acadias seaside cliffs and coves to Zions enchanting red valleys take a journey through the United States most spectacular and exciting landscapes with Americas National Parks from Lonely Planet Kids. With awesome facts photos and illustrations on every page youll discover erupting geysers exploding volcanoes howling wolves soaring eagles mountains glaciers rainforests and more throughout the continental USA Hawaii American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands. Americas national parks are bursting with gasp-worthy wonders: the worlds largest tree with branches stretching 400 feet into the sky; the planets grandest canyon 6 000 feet deep; a crystal-clear lake deeper than the Empire State Building. Meet the animals roaming each park including gators bison gray wolves spotted salamanders great horned owls bald eagles and grizzly bears and find out the best activities like snorkeling white-water rafting hiking winter sports exploring ghost towns and geyser watching. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the worlds leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture sociology geography nature history space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!