American Wilderness: Alaska and the National Parks, 1865-1890

by Wesley Windsor

Overview

Alaska—America's forty-ninth state—has a long and rich history. Beginning with the Native people who first made their homes there, the inhabitants have benefited from Alaska's bountiful resources. Alaska's gold, fish, and lumber have all contributed to America's economy. Some people wonder, however, if Alaska's greatest natural resource might be her untouched wilderness areas. Our National Parks are another one of our great resources. How should land be used? To whom does it belong? Who should decide? Questions like these have played a major role in shaping the United States—and they continue to do so today. America's National Parks are just one answer to these questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422293157
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	How America Became America Series for Young Readers
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Time Line 6

1 How We see the Land 9

2 Alaska's Beginnings 17

3 Alaska Joins the United States 25

4 Preserving Nature 33

5 The National Parks 39

Find Out More 44

Index 46

About the Author 47

About the Consultant 48