{"product_id":"americas-national-parks-mini-book-9781683839323","title":"America's National Parks (Mini Book)","description":"\u003cb\u003eGorgeous photography celebrates the snowy vistas of Denali in Alaska, the lava flows in Hawaii's Volcano National Park, and the drama of Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and dozens more, from sea to shining sea.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFounded in 1872, the United States National Park System began with Yellowstone, and has since expanded into 59 protected areas across the U.S. This mini-book on the National Parks contains writings on, and hundreds of breathtaking photographs of, scenic landscapes found nationwide, from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite to White Sands to the Everglades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith more than 200 glorious images, \u003ci\u003eThe National Parks\u003c\/i\u003e is comprehensive, stunningly beautiful, and always inspiring, a revelation as to the way humankind interacts with the parks, and how the story of the national parks is also a tribute to the people who visit, explore, and tirelessly work to preserve these cherished American landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIan Shive is an award-winning conservation photographer, author, educator, film producer, and environmental advocate, as well as the recipient of the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Shive's images have appeared in publications around the world, including \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal, Outside, Backpacker, National Parks, Nature Conservancy, Smithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e, and hundreds of others. Often referred to as the leading chronicler of America's national parks and endangered ecosystems around the world, Shive is most proud of his role in helping bring science and conservation stories to life with his photography and films.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Earth Aware Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276546507026,"sku":"9781683839323","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_600fe1db-6a9b-4b8a-a80c-d7698f406026.jpg?v=1747131126","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/americas-national-parks-mini-book-9781683839323","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}