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The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks Hardcover - 2012

by Barb Rosenstock; Mordecai Gerstein (Illustrator)

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 America's National Parks. Full color.


Summary

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.

From the publisher

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.

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  • Title The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks
  • Author Barb Rosenstock; Mordecai Gerstein (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dial Books, New York
  • Date 2012-01-19
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780803737105 / 0803737106
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.67 x 8.84 x 0.35 in (29.64 x 22.45 x 0.89 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 08 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 3
  • Reading level 740
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1919
    • Geographic Orientation: California
    • Topical: Ecology
  • Library of Congress subjects National parks and reserves, Environmentalism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011021927
  • Dewey Decimal Code 979.447

Media reviews

Now a Bank Street 2013 Best Book of the Year and a Parents' Choice Silver Medalist!

 "History accessible for young readers." - starred review, School Library Journal

"Wonderfully simple, sweet and engaging." - Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling account." - The Horn Book

Booklist Top Ten Books on the Environment for Youth

California Library Association Beatty Award

Illinois' Monarch Award List

Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award List

South Carolina Picture Book Award List

Citations

  • Booklist, 12/15/2011, Page 48
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 02/01/2012, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 01/01/2012, Page 118
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2012, Page 184
  • Kirkus Reviews, 12/01/2011, Page 0
  • New York Times Book Review, 01/15/2012, Page 17
  • School Library Journal, 01/01/2012, Page 99
  • Shelf Awareness, 02/03/2012, Page 0

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.
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