Yosemite National Park is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America! In this title, young readers will get to explore the waterfall as well as the parkÕs many other interesting features. Readers will learn about the parkÕs formation, human history, wildlife, and popular activities. Along the way, special features profile animals, highlight climate, detail the parkÕs formation, and more. At the end of the book, a full-spread feature puts important facts, a timeline, and an animal food web in one place. Gr 3-4-Large photos and smaller inset images showcase the wonders of each park in this series. The text begins with a description of a popular park experience, then describes the history of the park, its top sites, human impact, and other details. Two animal species from the area are highlighted, such as the black bear and red salamander of the Great Smoky Mountains. A diagram in each book explains a geological process related to the park and a map highlights the park's location. A final spread shares "Park Facts" like the number of annual visitors and a sample food web; there is also a timeline of major events in the park's history. Recommended books and FactSurfer links offer further opportunities to explore. VERDICT A recommended purchase to update collections and support research into famous sites around the U.S.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Large photos and smaller inset images showcase the wonders of each park in this series. The text begins with a description of a popular park experience, then describes the history of the park, its top sites, human impact, and other details. Two animal species from the area are highlighted, such as the black bear and red salamander of the Great Smoky Mountains. A diagram in each book explains a geological process related to the park and a map highlights the park's location. A final spread shares "Park Facts" like the number of annual visitors and a sample food web; there is also a timeline of major events in the park's history. Recommended books and FactSurfer links offer further opportunities to explore. VERDICT: A recommended purchase to update collections and support research into famous sites around the U.S. --School Library Journal: Series Made Simple (2022)