Ash, Sidney and May, David.
Petrified Forest
. Holbrook, Arizona: Petrified Forest Museum Association, 1969.
Bezy, John.
Bryce Canyon
. 1980.
Crandall, Hugh.
Yellowstone
. 1977.
Eardley, A.J. and Schaack, James. Zion. 1971.
These books are profusely illustrated and explain much of the geology of the specific park in easily understood language. They are published by KC Publications, Las Vegas, Nevada. There are many other titles available in the series
The Story Behind the Scenery
:
Your National
Parks
.
Geerlings, Paul.
Crossing the Volcano of Time
. Salt Lake City, Utah: Grand Canyon Publications, Inc, 1982.
Geerlings, Paul.
Down the Grand Staircase
. Salt Lake City, Utah, Grand Canyon Publications, Inc., 1981.
Geerlings’ books are also well illustrated with the majority of the photographs focused on the plants and animals of the parks.
Kirkpatrick, Katherine and Rathbun, Elizabeth and Dennis, Robin and Gray, Ralph.
Adventures in Your National Parks
. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 1988.
This book focuses on children involved in exciting activities in the National Parks. Rafting, rock-climbing, canoeing, hiking, and biking are some of the adventures shown.
O’Neill, Catherine.
Natural Wonders of North America
. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 1984.
This book is not limited to the National Parks but does use numerous photographs from the parks. It also features children in many of its pictures.
National Park pamphlets, an integral part of this unit, are available from the park service’s regional offices or by contacting the specific park directly.
