Encompassing more than 2 million acres of protected land, Yellowstone is home to a rich variety of wildlife including species like the grizzly bear, wolf, bison and wolverine. Readers will discover the rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the tallest geyser in the world and discover how life in the park survives in the depths of winter when there's 20 feet of snow! Yellowstone also has strong indigenous cultural connections, with 27 tribes celebrating ties to the land, its wildlife and geography which the park has only recently begun to acknowledge and celebrate. This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about Yellowstone's wildlife, people, geography and history.
Encompassing more than 2 million acres of protected land, Yellowstone is home to a rich variety of wildlife including species like the grizzly bear, wolf, bison and wolverine. Readers will discover the rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the tallest geyser in the world and discover how life in the park survives in the depths of winter when there's 20 feet of snow! Yellowstone also has strong indigenous cultural connections, with 27 tribes celebrating ties to the land, its wildlife and geography which the park has only recently begun to acknowledge and celebrate. This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about Yellowstone's wildlife, people, geography and history.
A captivating illustrated introduction to Yellowstone National Park, the world's oldest national park and one of the most intact ecosystems on the planet.
Cath Ard is a writer and editor with over 20 years' experience in
children's books, bringing scientific and vocational subject matter
to life in an engaging way for toddlers through to tweens.
Bianca Austria is a painter, illustrator, and designer. As an avid
traveller, she loves to illustrate her experiences through a
whimsical lens. Her work visually narrates her curious and wondrous
exploration of the world. As a way of expressing her pride and joy
of being a Filipina, she particularly enjoys subjects inspired by
her own memories of the Philippines.
This dynamic new hardback celebrates one of the most iconic wild
places on the planet.
*BBC Wildlife Magazine*
There are thousands of years within the pages of this book which
brings to life the rich and diverse stories and history of
Yellowstone National Park. (...) The history has been respectfully
researched; traditional stories are presented beautifully, and
there are plenty of facts about the park's rich history.
*Emma Carlisle, creator of 'What Do You See When You Look at a
Tree?'*
A lively and attractive introduction to the wonders of one of the
world's most famous National Parks.
*Nicola Davies, author of 'One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth'*
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