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National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks

National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks Hardcover - 2019

by Waterman, Jon

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Profiling 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, this edition also provides a brief glimpse at 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes.and Dunes.

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The first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America's spectacular park system from coast to coast, richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, graphics, and photographs.From the white sand beaches of Dry Tortugas to the snowy peaks of Denali, this captivating book combines authoritative park maps with hundreds of graphics and photographs to tell the stories of America's sixty one beloved national parks. Former ranger and author Jonathan Waterman introduces readers to the country's scenic reserves and highlights the extraordinary features that distinguish each: magnificent landmarks, thriving ecosystems, representative wildlife, fascinating histories, and more. With striking imagery and state-of-the-art graphics reflecting details of wildlife, climate, culture, archaeology, recreation, and more, this lush reference provides an up-close look at what makes these lands so special--and so uniquely American. A heartfelt foreword from National Geographic CEO Gary Knell reminds us how important these lands are to our lives and our national pride.
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  • Title National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
  • Author Waterman, Jon
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition New
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher National Geographic
  • Date 2019
  • Features Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 9781426220579
  • ISBN 9781426220579 / 142622057X
  • Weight 6.35 lbs (2.88 kg)
  • Dimensions 13.6 x 10.7 x 1.3 in (34.54 x 27.18 x 3.30 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: Ecology
  • Library of Congress subjects National parks and reserves - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019009040
  • Dewey Decimal Code 917.304

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Citations

  • Booklist, 09/15/2019, Page 16
  • Library Journal, 02/01/2020, Page 112

About the author

JON WATERMAN is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and adventurer who has received three grants from the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council. In addition to exploring and documenting various parts of the United States, he is a former ranger for the National Park Service and a longtime wilderness guide. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Adventure, Outside, and Backpacker and his books include Running Dry, In the Shadow of Denali, Where Mountains Are Nameless, and Arctic Crossing, among others.