Download or read book Where the Bears Are A Kid s Guide to Yosemite National Park USA written by Penelope Dyan and published by Bellissima Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right there in California, just up the coast from Disneyland and Hollywood, past BaKersfield and Fresno, past a few small towns is where you will find Yosemite National Park, one of the very first wilderness parks of the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you will also find deep valleys, meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and more. Concern citizen Galen Clark and others, and Senator John Conness advocated for protection of Yosemite from commercial interests. A park bill was prepared with the assistance of the General Land Office in the Interior Department. The bill passed both houses of the 38th United States Congress, and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on June 30, 1864, creating the Yosemite Grant, the first instance of park land being set aside for preservation and public use by the U.S. federal government. (Next came the 1872 creation of Yellowstone National Park.) Award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan and photographer, John D. Weigand have combined efforts to show you some of the Yosemite Valley, but just those things a kid would really like to see. Look through a child's eyes, let your child make this book his or her own and add photos, postcards, notes and drawings to it, and explore Yosemite and be inspired!
Download or read book My Yosemite written by Mike Graf and published by Yosemite Conservancy. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In eight chapters covering everything from “Yosemite’s Rich Past” to “Endless Things to See and Do,” Mike Graf calls on the park’s most knowledgeable insiders — biologists, rangers, even the park’s resident entertainer — to share their most exciting stories and best advice. Colorful photos and illustrations enable young readers to get up close and personal with Yosemite’s waterfalls, Giant Sequoia trees, sheer granite walls, and, of course, those famous black bears. This guide also recommends gear for a national park visit and offers safety tips, a wildlife observation how-to and birding guide, tips on managing a wildlife encounter, and a guide to rock climber lingo and a difficulty ratings system. Also featured are detailed accounts of famous climbs, tips on how to protect the park and keep it green, an historical timeline, and a list of popular hikes.
Download or read book Discover Great National Parks Yosemite written by Christine Petersen and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·Reading Level: Grades 4-6 ·Features information of what Yosemite was like before it became a national park, how it became a national park, and what the park is known for, such as the Grizzly Giant, a 30-story tall and thousands of years old sequoia tree, along with the wildlife that lives there, including the endangered bighorn sheep. ·Famous visitors include, John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt ·Includes beautiful photographs of Yosemite both current and what it looked like before it became a national park, fun facts about the park, chapter notes, suggested reading, glossary.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U S A written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains text, cool maps, fun facts, and information about the National Parks from coast to coast.
Download or read book Guide to Yosemite written by Ansel Franklin Hall and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Yosemite written by John Muir and published by Binker North. This book was released on 1912 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the classic nature work, The Yosemite, the great American naturalist, John Muir, describes the Yosemite valley's geography and the myriad types of trees, flowers, birds, and other animals that can be found there. The Yosemite is among the finest examples of John Muir nature writings.The Yosemite is a classic nature/outdoor adventure text and a fine example of John Muir nature writings. In this volume, Muir describes the Yosemite valley's geography and the various types of trees, flowers and animals that can be found there. John Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor.[2] Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir and Muir Glacier. In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130 mile long distance route, was named in honor of him. In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings inspired readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is today referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and the National Park Service has produced a short documentary about his life. Muir has been considered 'an inspiration to both Scots and Americans'. Muir's biographer, Steven J. Holmes, believes that Muir has become "one of the patron saints of twentieth-century American environmental activity," both political and recreational. As a result, his writings are commonly discussed in books and journals, and he is often quoted by nature photographers such as Ansel Adams. "Muir has profoundly shaped the very categories through which Americans understand and envision their relationships with the natural world," writes Holmes. Muir was noted for being an ecological thinker, political spokesman, and religious prophet, whose writings became a personal guide into nature for countless individuals, making his name "almost ubiquitous" in the modern environmental consciousness. According to author William Anderson, Muir exemplified "the archetype of our oneness with the earth", [ while biographer Donald Worster says he believed his mission was "...saving the American soul from total surrender to materialism." 403 On April 21, 2013, the first ever John Muir Day was celebrated in Scotland, which marked the 175th anniversary of his birth, paying homage to the conservationist. Muir was born in the small house at left. His father bought the adjacent building in 1842, and made it the family home.
Download or read book Speaking of Bears written by Rachel Mazur and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As majestic as they are dangerous, and as timeless as they are current, bears continue to captivate readers. Speaking of Bears is not your average collection of stories. Rather it is the history, compiled from interviews with over 100 individuals, of how Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, all in California’s Sierra Nevada, created a human-bear problem so bad that there were eventually over 2,000 incidents in a single year. It then describes the pivotal moments during which park employees used trial-and-error, conducted research, invented devices, collaborated with other parks, and found funding to get the crisis back under control. Speaking of Bears is for bear lovers, national park buffs, historians, wildlife managers, biologists, policy and grant-makers, and anyone who wants to know the who, what, where, when, and why of what once was a serious human-bear problem, and the path these parks took to correct it. Although these Sierran parks had some of the worst black bear problems in the country, hosted much of the research, and invented the bulk of the technological solutions, they were not the only ones. For that reason, intertwining stories from several other parks including Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Banff-Canada are included. For anyone seeking solutions to human-wildlife conflicts throughout the world, the lessons-learned are invaluable and widely applicable.
Download or read book Yosemite The Complete Guide written by James Kaiser and published by James Kaiser. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yosemite National Park is the crown jewel of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. This gorgeous, full-color travel guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of Yosemite — detailing everything you need to make the most of your time in the park. Fully updated for 2020! Over 100 five-star reviews for previous editions! Whatever your interests — hiking past stunning waterfalls, strolling through giant sequoia groves, watching sunset from incredible viewpoints, relaxing at a historic lodge — Yosemite: The Complete Guide puts the best of the park at your fingertips. Beautiful color photos showcase Yosemite's best destinations. Fascinating chapters on Geology, History and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed Maps make travel planning easy. Filled with travel tips to save you time and money! From stunning waterfalls in Yosemite Valley to incredible hikes in the High Sierra, Yosemite: The Complete Guide is the only travel guide you need.
Download or read book Yosemite National Park written by Megan Cooley Peterson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yosemite National Park is in California. Explore its trails to find giant trees, waterfalls, cliffs, and much more!
Download or read book Secrets of the National Parks written by Mel White and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies hidden treasures and lesser-known points of interest in each of America's national parks.
Download or read book National Parks Guide USA written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids' companion to the popular National Geographic guide to national parks of the United States"--Cover.
Download or read book Yosemite National Park Animals Attractions Kids Book written by Kinsey Marie and published by Yosemite National Park Animals & Attractions Kids Book. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yosemite national park animals and attractions kids book. Is a great way for children of all ages to learn about the animals, attractions, and sightseeing adventures in the Yosemite national park. Your children will have fun seeing some of the most popular animals and major sightseeing attractions in Yosemite national park. Parents and children of all ages will enjoy reading this book about Yosemite national park. The book has full page-colored images and cool fun facts about the most popular animals and sightseeing attractions in Yosemite national park. This Book will help you, if you are planning on taking your children to Yosemite National Park. The book covers the attractions in Yosemite national park, that you can drive too for easy access with younger kids. Easy to access drive too sightseeing spots The book has details on each one of the attractions and hiking distances. So, you can select a sightseeing attraction with shorter walking distances for younger children. This book about the Yosemite national park will give your kids the adventure of a lifetime. They will enjoy reading it and it will seem like they are actually taking a trip to the Yosemite national park. Your children will get to view many of the attractions and sights at Yosemite national park, Tunnel view, Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Mist Trail, Half Dome, El Capitan, Glacier Point and many more sights. Your kids will get to see some of the most popular animals that live in Yosemite National Park. Weasels, Marmots, Pikas, Fox, Mountain Lion, Bobcats, Black Bears, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep, and many more animals. Take your kids on an adventure to explore Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Animals and Attractions Kids Book. Thanks, Billy Grinslott & Kinsey Marie Books.
Download or read book Yosemite Fun Book written by Michael Elsohn Ross and published by Yosemite Assn. This book was released on 1987-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun book for children is full of activities designed to entertain kids while they learn about Yosemite. There are lots of pages to color, but this is much more than a coloring book. Many outdoor games are presented, as well as ideas for things to do in the park.
Download or read book Moon Best of Yosemite written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're visiting the park for a day hike or spending a long weekend under the stars, escape to the great outdoors with Moon Best of Yosemite. Inside you'll find: Easy itineraries for one to three days in Yosemite National Park, from a morning drive along the Tioga Pass Road, to a day hike along the Panorama Trail, to a full weekend exploring the park The top hikes in Yosemite: Whether you're looking to stretch your legs for a couple hours or challenge yourself to an epic trek, you'll find trailheads, detailed trail descriptions, individual maps, mileage, and elevation gains Can't-miss experiences: Make it the perfect getaway for you with the best waterfalls, views, picnic spots, and more. Ride the open-air tram through Yosemite Valley or hike downhill from Glacier Point past roaring waterfalls. Admire the towering trees in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, or spot black bears and bighorn sheep Stunning full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a full-color foldout map Essential planning tips: Find out when to go, where to stay, and what to pack, plus up-to-date information on entrance fees, reservations, and safety advice Know-how from outdoorswoman and Yosemite expert Ann Marie Brown Make the most of your adventure with Moon Best of Yosemite. Spending more time in the park or expanding your trip? Try Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon. Visiting more of North America's incredible national parks? Try Moon USA National Parks. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Download or read book The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park written by Steven P. Medley and published by Yosemite Conservancy. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by the people who know Yosemite best, this guidebook has become a standard reference for park visitors and is now available in a revised and expanded edition. This title features things to see and do, provides reservation information and dining options for all areas of the park, lists hiking trails and backpacking tips, and covers major and little-known natural features. Also included are information on roads and gateway communities, tips on how to reserve a campsite, photos of flora and fauna, and a list of important phone numbers. New to this seventh edition are updated information on internet and mobile phone access, a history of rock climbing in the area, and all new photographs and maps.
Download or read book The Geotraveller written by Roger N. Scoon and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes famous geosites and historical localities in national parks and conservation areas from North America, East Africa, and Europe. The geosites include iconic landforms associated with active volcanoes, canyons, glaciated landscapes, natural rock monoliths, and rifts. The potential for geotourism in historical localities such as the famous Greco-Roman antiquities of Greece, Italy, and Turkey, is emphasised. Some of the geosites and historical localities provide evidence that previous civilizations coped with active geology and major climatic cycles, whilst others reveal evidence of famous geological events recognized in history and ancient mythology that helped shape our current civilization. The book assists tour guides and visitors (both geologists and non-specialists) interested in geotourism by providing an understanding of geological processes in the national parks and historical locations with the assistance of photographs and simplified geological maps.
Download or read book California s Redwood Forest written by Christy Mihaly and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.
