The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks

Barb Rosenstock (Author) Mordecai Gerstein (Illustrator)

Description

Caldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.

Product Details

Price

$18.99 $17.66

Publisher

Dial Books

Publish Date

January 19, 2012

Pages

Dimensions

8.84 X 11.67 X 0.35 inches | 0.9 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9780803737105

BISAC Categories:

Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (U.S.)

History - United States - 20th Century

Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection

Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities

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About the Author

Barb Rosenstock (www.barbrosenstock.com) lives with her husband and their children in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Mordicai Gerstein (www.mordicaigerstein.com) is the author and/or illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 2004. He lives in western Massachusetts with his wife and their daughter, Risa.