The National Parks Adventures series (8 titles) offers readers a welcome escape into some of the most stunning locales in the U.S. Each book is comprised of five short chapters, laid out with colorful text blocks and one to two photos per spread that show off the natural beauty of these parks. Exploring the National Parks introduces what a national park is, including the history of preserving wild spaces and their roles in conservation, and describes the many jobs of park rangers. Each volume closes with an activity relevant to the title’s overarching theme, making for a visually pleasing and well-crafted collection.

Categorized by topic rather than location, each of the books in this series, except for the introductory title, explores one characteristic of the national parks. Five parks are explored in each book, with three colorful, photo-filled pages dedicated to each. Topics such as wildlife, land formations, or historical monuments are detailed, bringing a unique perspective to each parks’ distinctive features. Students and travelers will both find these titles incredibly informative. Each title includes a table of contents, index, glossary, further resources and an activity. VERDICT A welcome addition to any collection, this fresh approach to the wonders of our national parks is both informative and beautiful.