Schullery, Paul
America's national parks : the spectacular forces that shaped our treasured lands by Paul Schullery - 1st American ed. - New York : D.K. Pub., 2001. - 401 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 32 cm.
Includes index. "A Tehabi book." "Discovery Channel."
Roiling land: volcanic and geothermal forces -- Broken crust: Power of mountain building -- Water designing lands: Waves, caves, and currents -- Ice sculpting stone: Carving power of glaciers -- Patient power: Wind and water erosion -- Weather shaping life: Effect of extreme climates.
Focusing on the geologic forces that shaped 55 of our most diverse national treasures, this lavish collection features spectacular full-color photography & topographic maps that highlight important landmarks & travel routes through each park. America's National Parks is a breathtaking experience & must-have for the 65 million visitors who visit our national parks each year, as well as for the armchair explorer.
91104
0789480166 (alk. paper) 9780789480163 (alk. paper)
9780756610203
2001042261
National parks and reserves--United States
Natural history--United States
United States
917.304931 Sch 15
America's national parks : the spectacular forces that shaped our treasured lands by Paul Schullery - 1st American ed. - New York : D.K. Pub., 2001. - 401 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 32 cm.
Includes index. "A Tehabi book." "Discovery Channel."
Roiling land: volcanic and geothermal forces -- Broken crust: Power of mountain building -- Water designing lands: Waves, caves, and currents -- Ice sculpting stone: Carving power of glaciers -- Patient power: Wind and water erosion -- Weather shaping life: Effect of extreme climates.
Focusing on the geologic forces that shaped 55 of our most diverse national treasures, this lavish collection features spectacular full-color photography & topographic maps that highlight important landmarks & travel routes through each park. America's National Parks is a breathtaking experience & must-have for the 65 million visitors who visit our national parks each year, as well as for the armchair explorer.
91104
0789480166 (alk. paper) 9780789480163 (alk. paper)
9780756610203
2001042261
National parks and reserves--United States
Natural history--United States
United States
917.304931 Sch 15