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Yellowstone explores over two million acres of protected land teeming with wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and wolverines. Readers journey through the park's iconic natural features such as the Grand Prismatic Spring and the world's tallest geyser, learning how life endures harsh winters with snow up to 20 feet deep. The book also honours the strong indigenous cultural connections of 27 tribes to Yellowstone's land, wildlife and geography, spotlighting stories and history now celebrated by the park.
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This beautifully illustrated guide is ideal for children and young readers interested in wildlife, nature and indigenous culture, offering an engaging educational experience on one of the world's most famous national parks.

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A captivating illustrated introduction to Yellowstone National Park, the world's oldest national park and one of the most intact ecosystems on the planet.

A captivating illustrated introduction to Yellowstone National Park, the world's oldest national park and one of the most intact ecosystems on the planet.

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Encompassing more than 2 million acres of protected land, Yellowstone is home to a rich variety of wildlife including species like the grizzly bear, wolf, bison, and wolverine.

Readers will discover the rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the tallest geyser in the world, and learn how life in the park survives in the depths of winter when there's 20 feet of snow!

Yellowstone also has strong indigenous cultural connections, with 27 tribes celebrating ties to the land, its wildlife, and geography, which the park has only recently begun to acknowledge and celebrate.

This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about Yellowstone's wildlife, people, geography, and history.

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BBC Wildlife Magazine praises it as a dynamic celebration of one of the planet's most iconic wild places. Emma Carlisle commends the respectful presentation of indigenous history and traditional stories alongside rich factual content. Nicola Davies describes it as a lively and attractive introduction to Yellowstone's wonders.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838748562

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bianca Austria

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Cath Ard is a writer and editor with over 20 years' experience in children's books, bringing scientific and vocational subject matter to life in an engaging way for toddlers through to tweens.Bianca Austria is a painter, illustrator, and designer. As an avid traveller, she loves to illustrate her experiences through a whimsical lens. Her work visually narrates her curious and wondrous exploration of the world. As a way of expressing her pride and joy of being a Filipina, she particularly enjoys subjects inspired by her own memories of the Philippines.

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