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• Treasured Lands

  a Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks

  Luong, Qt,

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  On a journey of more than 20 years, Luong captured some of the most beautiful and rarely seen views of our national parks. Along with his engaging anecdotes of his travels, he provides park guides and maps for curious travelers.

• A Weird and Wild Beauty

  the Story of Yellowstone, the World's First National Park

  Peabody, Erin,

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  Peabody, a former park ranger, chronicles the fascinating 1871 scientific expedition that led to the creation of Yellowstone National Park.

• Our Great Big Backyard

  Bush, Laura Welch, 1946-

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  This delightful picture book from former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter is a great introduction to the beauty and adventure to be found in national parks.

• The Emerald Mile

  the Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History, Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon

  Fedarko, Kevin

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  Great choice for adrenaline junkies! This heart-pounding and gripping tale of one seemingly foolhardy trip through Grand Canyon National Park under the most dangerous conditions will leave you on the edge of your seat!

• The Wilderness Warrior

  Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America

  Brinkley, Douglas

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  Theodore Roosevelt's greatest legacy is his vision to preserve "our national wilderness heritage." Coming in at just under 1000 pages, Brinkley has given us an extremely thorough examination of Roosevelt's impact, while not glossing over his flaws.

• The National Parks Coast to Coast

  the 100 Best Hikes

  Alvarez, Ted,

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  No national parks list would be complete without a good hiking guide. Check out Backpacker's recommendations for the 100 best hikes in parks across the country.

• The National Parks

  America's Best Idea

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  Ken Burns is arguably one of the most iconic documentarians of our time and his chronicle of US National Parks is not to be missed!

• Making Rocky Mountain National Park

  the Environmental History of An American Treasure

  Frank, Jerry J.

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  Frank provides a somewhat controversial and fascinating look at the motivations behind the creation of one of Colorado's treasures.

• A Thinking Person's Guide to America's National Parks

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  This collection of essays gives the reader a deep look into some of the issues facing national parks today, their significance in the past, present and future, and our role as stewards of these national treasures.

• The National Parks

  An Illustrated History

  Heacox, Kim,

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  National Geographic's stunning tribute to America's National Parks during their 100th anniversary is not to be missed!