Eyewitness National Parks

by D.K. Publishing

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures. 

Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of around 3.5 percent of the country’s land. Through this book, explorers ages 9–12 years old can visit each National Park – from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs of American Samoa, and the vast mangroves of the Everglades.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals nearly 85 million acres of America’s very popular National Parks. With striking full-color photographs, kids can marvel at landmarks such as the Colorado River winding down the Grand Canyon or the Old Faithful spraying steam in Yellowstone, and much more!

Throughout the pages of this book on US National Parks, you can expect to

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness National Parks introduces the ultimate guide to every National Park across the United States. Children can learn every unique and  incredible space, with its own history, natural wonders, animals, plants, and places. This all-encompassing guide to National Parks is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what’s new?

Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn about one of the most important events in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War , understand the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

72 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2023

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Charissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating! This one inspired us to visit national parks we hadn't even thought of visiting before. Great pictures, too!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 quick very basic overview of our national parks!

[Tara Sypien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great pictures and informative

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginner guide to America's National Parks! There's a little bit of info about a lot of parks in the form of snippets and facts.

[Susie Shircliff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish there was more history of the parks. It gives brief summaries and nice pictures but not much history

[Jonelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I read this for my students in the Academic Decathlon. I am their coach for this subject and I had to make tests up based on their reading. I read it at the same pace they did, sections were already assigned. This was an amazing book. I loved the history of the national parks. I would love to see many of them, however you hear so many crazy stories about the national parks and how so many people go missing each year, so I'll pass. Yes, this is a child's book, but still a very good read.