{"product_id":"national-monuments-of-the-usa-9780711265493","title":"National Monuments of the USA","description":"\u003cb\u003eTravel through America's incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*2023\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books of the Year, Nonfiction*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with \u003cb\u003emaps and fascinating facts\u003c\/b\u003e about the history, architecture, flora, and fauna in some of the most visited National Monuments in the United States, this \u003cb\u003egorgeously illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e book showcases the nation's most historically important and amazing places.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarvel at some of the world's most famous landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover lesser-known but just as breathtaking sites such as the Aniakchak volcano caldera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about geological wonders like the John Day Fossil Beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about places of solemn historical significance, such as the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps locate each of the monuments explored, while \u003cb\u003edouble-page, poster-worthy scenes\u003c\/b\u003e convey the beauty of the areas featured. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonuments covered include\u003c\/b\u003e Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin, the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Rainbow Bridge, the Dinosaur National Monument, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Colorado National Monument, the Devil's Tower, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Tule Lake, Mount St. Helens, John Day Fossil Beds, Admiralty Island, the Misty Fjords, Aniakchak, Papahānaumokuākea, Marianas Trench, Rose Atoll, and more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpot artworks and captions give important \u003cb\u003ehistorical context\u003c\/b\u003e for the memorial sites, as well as \u003cb\u003escientific information\u003c\/b\u003e about the animals and plants found in the precious natural habitats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect armchair escapism for \u003cb\u003eadventure-hungry kids\u003c\/b\u003e, readers will marvel at the fantastic sights to be seen throughout the United States of America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the \u003cb\u003eNational Parks of the USA series\u003c\/b\u003e of books immerses young people in the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso in the series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNational Parks of the USA\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNational Parks of the USA Postcards\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCameron Walker\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer based on California's Central Coast. She works on features and essays (and some fiction on the side), with a focus on science, nature, and curiosities in and around the Pacific. Cameron's work has won awards from the American Society of Journalists \u0026amp; Authors, and from the American Institute of Physics. In 2019, she won the Tamaqua Award from Hidden River Arts Press for her essay collection, \u003ci\u003ePoints of Light. \u003c\/i\u003eCameron is a part of Scilance, a group of science writers who have been together since 2005. She also writes regularly for the science blog The Last Word On Nothing.\u003cb\u003eChris Turnham\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and printmaker based in Los Angeles. He's worked as an artist in both feature and television animation and has contributed illustrations to publications and children's books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wide Eyed Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50585939378450,"sku":"9780711265493","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5994e876-6a61-4855-8880-14550e8a4756.jpg?v=1732040120","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/national-monuments-of-the-usa-9780711265493","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}