Animals of the National Parks: An Alphabet Book - Hardcover

Fifty-Nine Parks

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593837347 ISBN 13: 9780593837344

Publisher: Ten Speed Young Readers, 2025

Synopsis

For nature lovers of any age, this book is a beautiful A-to-Z introduction to the wild and wonderful animals that live in America's national parks. Featuring art from the beloved printmakers and poster illustrators at Fifty-Nine Parks.

America's national parks are some of the most magical places in the world, and home to a diverse array of creatures, both well known and more unusual. From American Bison (which are also the largest mammals in the parks) to flying squirrels (which can glide the length of a football field) to Xeme (which take two full years to grow their adult feathers), this picture book takes children on an enchanting alphabetical adventure through the natural world.

The book features fascinating facts about each animal, including information on where they can be found. A passport page to record visits and an illustrated map of all the national parks will encourage children and their families to make the most of every trip. With beautifully evocative art that's nostalgic yet contemporary, this is a special gift for outdoor and national park lovers of all ages.

About this title

About the Author

Fifty-Nine Parks is a beloved and renowned art collective that believes public lands and the art of printmaking are worth preserving. They are known for their original poster art, which celebrates America’s national parks and features the work of prominent artists from all around the world. Fifty-Nine Parks donates proceeds of its poster sales to the National Park Service and the series is archived by the Library of Congress. This book was created in collaboration with Fifty-Nine Parks and New York Times bestselling illustrator Kim Smith.

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National parks are some of the
most magical places in the world.
Many wonderful animals call
these parks home . . .


Aa

American bison graze together in
the open fields. They are the largest
mammal in the parks.

American bison are found in Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks.


Bb

Brown bears play in the alpine
meadow. They are born the size
of a small chipmunk.

Brown bears are found in Katmai National Park and Preserve.


Cc

Cougars move quietly in the colorful
bushes. They are the largest cats in the
national parks.

Cougars are found in Grand Canyon and Big Bend National Parks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ten Speed Young Readers
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593837347
• ISBN 13: 9780593837344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64