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by Mike Graf (Author), Marjorie Leggitt (Calligrapher)
Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All books have been vetted and approved by park officials and park associations. Each book includes color illustrations and photographs.
Back Jacket
Dear Diary, Guess what? We're sitting with hundreds of people waiting for the world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful, to erupt. I can't wait to see it . . .Join the Parkers, an intrepid family of four, as they explore the wonders of America's first national park, Yellowstone. Twins Morgan and James marvel over the geysers, thermal pools, and vast array of wildlife. But when they come face to face with a grizzly, what will they do?Each book in the exciting Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 explores a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as engaging and educational facts about nature, outdoor safety, and much more. Vacation has never been this fun! Books in the Adventures with the Parkers Series: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks: Danger in the NarrowsGlacier National Park: Going to the SunGrand Canyon National Park: Tail of the ScorpionGreat Smoky Mountains National Park: Ridge Runner RescueMount Rushmore, Badlands, Wind Cave: Going UndergroundOlympic National Park: Touch of the Tide Pool, Crack of the GlacierRocky Mountain National Park: Peril on Longs PeakYellowstone National Park: Eye of the GrizzlyYosemite National Park: Harrowing Ascent of Half Dome
Author Biography
Mike Graf has shared his writing and national park experiences with children and teachers in hundreds of schools. He has penned more than 70 books for children. A national park fanatic, Graf visits about twenty-five national parks across the country every year.
