Imagine a place where water spouts hundreds of feet into the air as boiling pools of mud bubble and burst. That's exactly what you'll see at Yellowstone National Park! A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will explore Yellowstone's breathtaking scenery and get a close look at the park's thrilling hydrothermal features. They will also find out how Yellowstone became the first national park, what wild plants and animals live there, and much more. Audra Wallace graduated from Ithaca College, where she studied film production and elementary education. Her passion for writing nonfiction and teaching kids led her to a position with Scholastic. Since 2006, Wallace has written and edited the award-winning classroom magazine Scholastic News Edition 3 .