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Climbing and painting are inseparable in these sublime, surreal views of Yosemite icons presented as elegant boxed noted cards.For artist and climber Rhiannon Klee, rock climbing is a creative and emotional experience, and painting is how she gives voice to that experience. Each Yosemite image is framed from the perspective of the viewer, standing where others have stood to admire the massive features in a collective experience of awe. Whether...

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This riveting account of one of the most notable personalities of the mountain climbing world reconstructs the life of legendary mountaineer Norman Clyde (1885-1972). He made his mark on history with more than one hundred and thirty first ascents throughout western North America, and many believe he knew the High Sierra better than anyone else, including John Muir. Part of his mystique comes from participating in high-profile mountain rescues ...

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A board book for the littlest campers about those curious, hungry bears. Black bears just want to eat! Juicy berries, crunchy nuts, tender grubs, and sticky honey-that's good bear food. But if park visitors don't watch out, their food will be bear food, too! Bouncy rhyming text and vibrant pictures share how families can do their part to keep bears safe and thriving.

Incomparable Yosemite all year long!

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The exciting life story of naturalist John Muir--who sailed to America as a boy and ended up changing the world--is told for the first time as a graphic novel. A Junior Library Guild Selection.

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The exciting life story of John Muir-who sailed to America as a boy and ended up changing the world- told for the first time as a graphic novel

Rodney is that kid who, when he's inside, wants to be outside. After Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout and to just be, he'll never be the same. This is a story of the power of nature to transform every child. Full color.

The spirit of adventure is alive and well in Yosemite - all one needs to do is walk off and find it. But "adventure" need not mean scaling The Nose of El Capitan. The vast park is simply an adventurous place, with something for everyone. This pocket companion, brimming with Michael Frye's lush photographs paired with inspired quotes, captures the adventurous essence of Yosemite and the sense that something wonderful is waiting just over there....

Take only photographs, leave only footprints. But if one's own photographs don't quite do justice to the towering granites, thundering waterfalls, and spectacular vistas of Yosemite, then this lovely little volume of photographs makes a superb complement. Highlights include Yosemite Valley, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, and the high country. Ryan Alonzo's spectacular shots are accompanied by ...

Coyote is separated from her mate by a rockfall and searches the park to find him. Sometimes silent, occasionally observed, always watchful, Coyote makes her way from one memorable site to another, singing a lonely song of yips and yowls. Gorgeous watercolor paintings of Yosemite illuminate this ultimately satisfying story, while the text closely observes one of the park's most familiar kind of wild resident. Young readers will discover much a...

Motorists have long-deserved an all-new guide to the major sights and stops along Yosemite's majestic major roadways - one which not only lists distances, facilities, and things to do, but that also provides enlightening stories, park history, and natural history in a most engaging way. The wait is over. Ranger Bob Roney has applied his deep knowledge of the park and renowned story-telling skills to give drivers and their companions what they ...

For five years, five master photographers spent summers in Yosemite's backcountry together, each one interpreting the sublime landscape in his own distinct style. First came the book, First Light, which captured the park in ways both intimate and grand. Now, fans of nature, photography, and the crown jewel of America's national parks can share the beauty in their own correspondence. This boxed set includes ten blank notecards, two each of five...

This is a perfect backseat or restaurant companion for families with young children traveling in California's gold country and Yosemite National Park. Crisp images invite crayons and markers while child-friendly text sheds light on things kids may be wondering about along the way. What's the Mother Lode? How does gold come out of the ground? Which animals live in a giant sequoia grove? Where can one see a moonbow? Art, sightseeing, beginning s...

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Birds bathe with abandon. A salamander, a snail, and a shrew share space for an instant. A fox springs from a field. Spiders spin. Clouds collect. Grasses grow, and ducks drift on by. For every forest wanderer who has yearned to capture these fleeting moments on paper, Nature Notebook provides a beautiful space to do so. More than just blank pages, this illustrated notebook presents playful prompts and sketches to stimulate your creativity whi...

An inviting guide to Yosemite National Park just for kids! In eight chapters covering everything from “Yosemite’s Rich Past” to “Endless Things to See and Do, ” Mike Graf calls on the park’s most knowledgeable insiders — biologists, rangers, even the park’s resident entertainer — to share their most exciting stories and best advice. Colorful photos and illustrations enable young readers to get up close and personal with Yosemite’s waterfalls, ...