America's national parks : the spectacular forces that shaped our treasured lands

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Title:

America's national parks : the spectacular forces that shaped our treasured lands

Author:

Schullery, Paul.

ISBN:

9780789480163

Edition:

1st American ed.

Publication Information:

New York : D.K. Pub., 2001.

Physical Description:

405 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 32 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

"Discovery Channel."

Contents:

Roiling land: volcanic and geothermal forces -- Broken crust: Power of mountain building -- Water designing lands: Waves, caves, and currents -- Ice sculpting stone: Carving power of glaciers -- Patient power: Wind and water erosion -- Weather shaping life: Effect of extreme climates.

Subject Term:

National parks and reserves -- United States -- Pictorial works.

Natural history -- United States -- Pictorial works.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Pictorial works.

Summary:

Focusing on the geologic forces that shaped 55 of our most diverse national treasures, this lavish collection features spectacular full-color photography and topographic maps that highlight important landmarks and travel routes through each park. America's National Parks is a breathtaking experience and must-have for the 65 million visitors who visit our national parks each year, as well as for the armchair explorer.

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From stunning mountain ranges to arid expanses of desert, America has been blessed with an incredibly diverse land -- and the vision to protect it for our future generations to enjoy. These lands are ours to view, wander, learn from, and revel in. America's National Parks captures all that is great about all fifty-six parks in the national park system. It also gives interesting, easy-to-understand background on the geological and ecological forces that continue to make each national park so worthy of protection. Nature lovers will be captivated by gorgeous photos of landforms, flora, and fauna. Families will appreciate the information that is sure to enhance vacations at the parks. And visitors to any of the country's national parks will forever treasure this book as a memento of past visits and an inspiration for future ones. Unlike any other book published on national parks, America's National Parks is a must-have for anyone who relishes America's natural wonders and wants to learn more about the powerful forces that created them.

Author Notes

Paul Schullery has held a variety of positions with the National Park Service and has written or edited over a dozen books on national parks. Praised for his witty, lyrical style as well as his well-researched, erudite observations, Schullery has been published in a wide variety of technical and popular publications, including BioScience, Park Sciences, National Parks, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, and the New York Times. He lives and works in Yellowstone National Park.

Introduction

Our Treasured Lands Volcanic and Geothermal Forces

The Roiling Land The Power of Mountain Building

The Broken Crust Waves, Caves, and Currents Water Designing Lands

The Carving Power of Glaciers Ice Sculpting Stone Wind and Water Erosion

The Patient Power The Effect of Extreme Climates Weather Shaping Life

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Glossary

Contacting the Parks

Index

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