In the spring of 1869, John Muir was looking for means of support to fund his explorations of California's Central Valley region. A ranch owner offered him a job herding sheep in the Sierra Nevada. As he explored the region, he jotted down his keen observations of the scenic countryside, and he eventually became a guide for some of Yosemite's most famous visitors, including Ralph Waldo Emerson. Muir documented these experiences in The Yosemite, first...

National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of Americas best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park. Readers will learn the process by which the area became a national park and the people who brought the park to national attention. Colorful photographs, detailed maps, informative charts, and classroom activities highlight the features of each national park....

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it.

"Yosemite National Park, located in Northern California, is known to have some of the most stunning views in all of the United States, from its granite cliffs down into the Yosemite Valley. Readers will learn about when it officially became a national park, who was involved, the park's climate, and plants and animals that are commonly found there"--Publisher website.

"The sheer magnificence of Yosemite National Park is expressed in a host of natural wonders: El Capitan and Half-Dome Mountains, Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls, the high sierra country that includes Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Pass, and the majestic giant sequoia trees at Mariposa Grove. Our program also captures many images of the diverse wildlife that roams the vast 1,170 square miles of Yosemite National Park." -- from container.

Experience a day in one of America's greatest parks, Yosemite National Park in California. Home to over 2000 plant and animal species, steep granite cliffs, and the world's largest trees- the Sequoias. View where 3.5 million visitors come every year.

"When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time, they land in the tallest tree in Yosemite, California where they join nature conservationist, John Muir, and US President Teddy Roosevelt on a historic trip through the woods"-- Provided by publisher.

Located in the rustic landscape of the American West, they were conceived by early park enthusiasts, architects, and entrepreneurs. The lodges of the national parks blend with the surrounding wilderness while offering modern hotel amenities.

Millions of years ago, rivers and glaciers carved a deep valley through the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Today, we know this region as Yosemite Valley, the centerpiece of the world-famous Yosemite National Park. Readers will get an up-close look at the parks roaring waterfalls, towering trees, and jaw-dropping rock formations. They will also learn about the parks history, local wildlife, and more.

"Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. He has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt while camping in the most rugged wilderness of the national parks. The mystery unfolds as Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship. Along the way, they...