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Read More About Grand Canyon in These NGS Books
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Canyon Country Parklands, Treasures of the Great
PlateauThrough the magic of this book, you can
roam the remote, rocky Colorado Plateau, carved by eons of
wind and water and frostan area packed with some of
the continents greatest scenic marvels. Its a
130,000-square-mile (338,000-square-kilometer) region shared
by Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizonaa land of
high, desertlike plateaus that in places rise nearly two
miles (3.2 kilometers) above sea level. Five chapters, with
more than 140 illustrations, introduce you to the wildlands,
the parklands, the Native Americans and other people of the
region, and to the plants and animals that live there.
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Grand Canyon Country, Its Majesty and Its
LoreOne of the worlds treasures, the Grand
Canyon comes to life in this book. More than a hundred
photographs illustrate the five chapters that take you on a
hike from rim to river to opposite rim of this great gash in
the earth. In the process, you venture through nearly two
billion years of the planets story, as revealed in
successive layers of timeless rocks and fossil creatures.
You probe the history of canyon country and meet its people,
from the hard-working descendants of Mormon pioneers to the
Paiute, Hualapai, Havasupai, and Navajo Indians, who cherish
their traditional lands.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE UNITED STATESA treasure chest of vacation ideas. Pick your park and go! As practical as it is beautiful, this guidebook provides information and advice on how to get the most from visits to each of 50 scenic U.S. national parks. Here, youll get itineraries and site-by-site tours, activities, accommodations, and excursions.
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NATIONAL PARKS OF NORTH AMERICACanadaUnited StatesMexicoMore than 330 photographs, diagrams, and maps illustrate North Americas wild parklands, now more than 130 in number. All are scenic wonderlands, and many are sanctuaries for threatened wildlife and rare plants. Arranged alphabetically by country, the parks stand out with vivid profiles and concise data boxes. Highlights of natural, historical, and cultural superlatives are included for the major parks. A directory provides addresses and phone numbers.
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