{"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 Packed 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\u003e Marvel at some of the world's most \u003cb\u003efamous landmarks\u003c\/b\u003e, such as the Statue of Liberty. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discover \u003cb\u003elesser-known but just as breathtaking sites\u003c\/b\u003e such as the Aniakchak volcano caldera. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Read about \u003cb\u003egeological wonders\u003c\/b\u003e like the John Day Fossil Beds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn about \u003cb\u003eplaces of solemn historical significance\u003c\/b\u003e, such as the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Divided into \u003cb\u003eeight chapters covering the breadth of the US\u003c\/b\u003e, 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\u003e Spot artworks and captions give important historical context for the memorial sites, as well as \u003cb\u003escientific information about the animals and plants found in the precious natural habitats\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The 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\u003e Brimming 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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711265493\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cameron Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42843590983861,"sku":"9780711265493","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_750caa6e-8300-4ce9-91c6-5488b9618476.jpg?v=1681811960","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/national-monuments-of-the-usa-9780711265493","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}