national parks and reserves

"Each United States National Park is introduced in a two-to-six-page spread. Articles include a thumbnail history, trivia, and one-to-two sentence articles about the best hikes, sights, and historical personages associated with the park"--OCLC.

An introduction to Uluru, or Ayers Rock, in Australia, discussing how it was formed, the myths and legends associated with it and more.

An introduction to Mount Everest, located in China and Nepal and a part of the Himalaya Mountains, discussing how it was formedand more.

An introduction to The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, discussing how it was formed, what is being done to protect it and more.

An introduction to the Grand Canyon, disussing where it is located, how it was formed and more.

An introduction to Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, discussing how it was formed, the legends and myths associated with it and more.

"[Presents] . . . profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to The Great Blue Hole located off the coast of Belize, discussing how it was formed, what is being done to protect it and more.

"Learn all about Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, including how it was formed, which wildlife can be found there today, and how it is affected by environmental issues"--Provided by publisher.

A brief introduction to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, discussing its rock formations, habitats, animals and more.