SCENIC SCIENCE OF THE NATIONAL PARKS

Discover a fresh perspective of America's National Parks in a stunning illustrated guide featuring fascinating science, fun trivia, and helpful insider tips for all sixty parks.

What caused the stone arches in Arches National Park? Why are Yellowstone's geothermal pools such wild colors? How did the Badlands get their name? America's sixty National Parks are some of the most beautiful, unique, and biodiverse places on earth, and are visited by millions annually. Home to some of our most treasured species of animals and plants, as well as some of the most striking geological features--like mountains, rock arches, caves, volcanoes, and geysers--the parks are also scientific playgrounds, where visitors can learn about botany, geology, and wildlife first hand.

Scenic Science of the National Parks curates and breaks down the most compelling natural science highlights of each park, from volcanic activity, glaciers, and coral reefs to ancient redwood groves, herds of bison, giant bats, and beyond. Highlighting information on the history and notable features of each park, as well as cool insider tips vetted by National Park Service park rangers, this book makes a fun addition to any park lover's book collection.

Maygen Keller is a jack-of-all-trades creative project manager who has worked with McGraw-Hill Education and Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre.
Emily Hoff is a historian and professional science communicator who was trained as a museum curator. She has written exhibits for over a dozen institutions, including Kennedy Space Center and the American Museum of Natural History. She regularly appears as a historical expert for Travel Channel's long-running show Mysteries at the Museum. Together, they host the popular monthly Planet Earth Drinking Game at New York's Caveat bar.