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National Parks Books To See The Best National Parks

By Genevieve Thomson

If you have always wanted to visit some of the great national parks and historical monuments that can be found throughout North America, but have not had the time, here are a few national parks books that you should enjoy.

The colorful photographs of beautiful scenery will help you step into locations and regions far away, and leafing through a national parks book can be a fantastic method of teaching children about nature.

National Parks of America published by the Graphic Arts Center of Publishing Company featuring the brilliant photographs of acclaimed photographer, David Muench, and co-authors Stewart and James Uddell should be on everyones coffee table.

A Scenic Adventure Across The United States

Muench captures scenes of personal and primal importance in this collage of Americas most famous national parks and monuments. From the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina to the Old Faithful Geyser of Yellowstone, Muenchs photos coupled with Uddells insightful essays will take you away on a scenic adventure across the United States so absorbing that you could swear you can smell the fresh air in the comfort of your home.

Passionate Vision: Discovering Canadas National Parks is Canadas answer to Muenchs national parks book. Showcasing the photography skills of space shuttle Discovery astronaut, Roberta Lynn Bondar, this book is homage to Canadian national parks and the fragile ecosystem we all live in.

Includes Photos Taken From Space

Bondar uses photos from space interspersed with pictures of unique scenery such as bison roaming the salt planes of Alberta, and panoramas of great ice monoliths of the north. The foreword was written by former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, who first set the groundwork of the Canadian national parks system called Parks Canada.

Ansel Adams: Our National Parks is a collection of vintage photographs of some of the United States greatest national parks and monuments by the legendary Ansel Adams. This book contains 78 of Adamss most memorable images of nature spanning six decades starting from 1916, and some of his most heartfelt writings of his experiences and thoughts that reverberate with environmentalists today. This national parks book is a necessary addition to anyone interested in photography, nature, or history.

Fifty-Two National Parks Around The World

The Great National Parks of the World by Angela Ilidos and Giorgio Bardelli is a look at fifty-two exceptionally beautiful national parks around the world from the first-ever national park, Yellowstone, to the expansive reserves of Africa.

This global journey reminds us that our future is dependent upon humanity preserving the environment of the worlds most pristine areas. It is sobering and magnificent at the same time. There is more to the world than just what is outside our front door.

National Park Books Available Online Or Your Local Bookstore

These national parks books can be found at your local bookstore or online with the exception of Ansel Adams book which is sadly out-of-print but could be found in some libraries.

Even so, keep in mind that whether it is American national parks, Canadian national parks, or anywhere else in the world, there are books out there for you to see nature without leaving your armchair. Of course, what all these books repeat is that theres no substitute for the original.

About the Author:
Genevieve Thomson has written a number of articles on solar power and renewable energy including Solar Power System, Wind And Solar Power, Solar Thermal, Alternative Power Systems, Alternative Energy Sources, Ethanol Fuel , Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Wetland Ecosystems, Curbside Recycling, Deforestation, Forest Ecosystems, Waste Management, Recycling Programs, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Waste Collection.
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Little Known Facts About National Parks.....

How can I get involved?
The National Park Service offers a variety of ways for citizens to become involved. One of the most common ways to help is to become a National Park Service volunteer. Volunteers in Fiscal Year 2005 contributed a total of 5.2 million hours. Volunteers are needed in a surprising array of positions from campground host to gardener to historical re-enactor.

Visit the National Park Service website at www.nps.gov for details on current opportunities. Volunteers may be compensated in some way such as a free campsite, although compensation varies by park. If you log 500 hours within a year, you will receive a Volunteer Pass that works similarly to an Annual Pass for federal parks.

Youth programs for Americans aged 5 to 24 are managed in partnership with many agencies from the Scouts to Job Corps. The youth programs are designed to give children and young adults the opportunity to become more familiar with the national parks through a combination of education and work experience.

It is believed that the early experience with the national parks will build a lifelong respect and concern for the parks specifically as well as preservation as a whole.

Internships are available to students in a variety of majors. An internship provides hands on experience in the students field of study. Please visit the NPS website at www.nps.gov for information on applying for an internship.

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