Why Do We Have National Parks?

National parks are areas set aside by the national government for the public to enjoy or learn from. Many serve to protect the plants and animals found there too. The United States was one of the first countries to recognize how important it is to have national parks. In this wonderful introduction to U.S. national parks, readers will learn about the significance of these special places as well as about famous parks, such as Yellowstone National Park. The achievable text is paired with stunning photographs of these significant areas.