National Parks Maps: Illustrated Maps of America's 62 National Parks

by Abby Leighton

Overview

Explore all 62 national parks in the United States with this immersive collection of illustrated maps and facts.

2021 Foreword Indies, GOLD: Juvenile Nonfiction

Explore all 62 national parks in the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and everywhere in between in this illustrated map collection. Learn about our parks’ founding fathers and the unique characteristics each park has to offer—maybe even discover a park you’ve never heard of before, or a new one to have your next adventure. National Parks Maps is an informative and educational art collection meant for park fans of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423653783
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	03/02/2021
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	170,520
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

About the Author

Abby Leighton visited her first national park in 2014 and has been inspired ever since. She received her BFA in Illustration in 2019 from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. She now lives in Moab, Utah, designing souvenirs for the parks.

Editorial Reviews

This succinct look at all 62 U.S. National Parks is ideal for armchair travel, preparing for vacation, and getting background for reports. Leighton’s maps feature drawings of mountains, animals, plants, and other features, and the Southwestern style of her cartoon illustrations creates a dreamy feel that will draw readers in and entice them to learn more. Great for classroom and public library geography and travel collections.

Booklist - Henrietta Verma

Perfect for nature fans of all ages!

The Literary West - Melanie Dragger

Do you have an REI shopping, Chaco or Teva wearing, lover of the wilderness, National Parks pass having friend or loved one? Or are YOU that friend like I am? If you answered yes to any of the above, you need this book. Abby Leighton's art is BEAUTIFUL, the pages are informative, and you just might be inspired to plan your next National Parks trip! A great primer also for introducing children to National Parks and their history.

Changing Hands Bookstore - Allie

Explore all 62 national parks without having to pack up your RV. Living in the United States we are lucky to be able to enjoy these magnificent sites without having to travel far. The new book, National Parks Maps transports readers to all of these locations through beautiful illustrations from Abby Leighton."

Red Tricycle - Jennifer Swartvagher

Leighton’s illustrations are similar in tone and feel to the iconic WPA national park posters from the 1930s and ’40s, and they’re complemented by detailed blocks of text that highlight what’s cool about each park. The book is a playful, pretty introduction to what these parks have to offer, and it doesn’t risk overwhelming young readers: Our 8 year old remained engaged and interested to learn more the whole way through.

Wired - Ryan Meith

03/01/2021

Gr 3 Up—This volume provides an introduction to the U.S. National Parks System and invites readers to explore America's many national parks. The preface includes a brief history of Scottish American naturalist John Muir, 26th U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt, and Yellowstone, which was the first national park established in 1872. A table of contents lists the 62 national parks; the book is organized in alphabetical order. Each park is covered in one page, and two or three sentences describe its general features, plus an outline map with significant points of interest, a key that defines roads, water, trails, etc., an information box listing acres and the date of establishment, and an outline of the state showing the park's location. This format results in a cluttered appearance. Each page has a different two-color theme, with a font that can be difficult to decipher. VERDICT Purchase only where this genre is needed. The busy format may overwhelm younger readers, and the spare text may leave older readers wondering if that's all there is.—Eldon Younce, Anthony P.L., KS

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