Books with title Rocky Mountain Summer

Home to tall mountain peaks, rushing rivers, gentle meadows, and other incredible landscapes, Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of adventurers and sightseers from around the world.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 get an up-close look at this beautiful park as they learn about its natural history and discover how it became a national park. They will also take a look at the local wildlife, find out what fun activities they can do at the park, and more.

Its a deer! Its a moose! No its a Rocky Mountain elk. From alpine meadows to desert valleys, these giant herbivores migrate with the seasons. Males grow brand-new antlers each year, and elk fur even changes color in winter. Young naturalists will be enthralled with this informative title. ""On the Menu"" features visually depict what each animal eats. Range maps and conservation status bars show common locations of animals and their levels of risk of endangerment. Size comparison diagrams use scale and comparison to show size. Informational sidebars show basic anatomy of animals to help identification in the wild.

All aboard and come join children’s illustrator Jocey Asnong on a colorful adventure through the magical landscape of the Canadian Rockies!Featuring a fun selection of favorite mountain animals from Western North America, this lyrical alphabet board book teaches letter recognition to early readers and also showcases numerous internationally renowned landmarks throughout the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Go for a canoe ride at sunset on Lake Louise, climb high, snow-capped peaks with a mountain goat and learn to ski with an adventurous grizzly bear.Jocey’s vibrant illustrations and playful imagination bring the alphabet to life for young children in a little book that shares with everyone the love of being outdoors.

Home to tall mountain peaks, rushing rivers, gentle meadows, and other incredible landscapes, Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of adventurers and sightseers from around the world.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 get an up-close look at this beautiful park as they learn about its natural history and discover how it became a national park. They will also take a look at the local wildlife, find out what fun activities they can do at the park, and more.

This lyrical story teaches number recognition and counting from 1 to 20 with the help of different alpine animals participating in a range of fun mountain activities. Watch three bears sliding down scree, six lynx practicing snowboard tricks and eight elk learning to skate.Jocey’s unique and imaginative illustrations continue to showcase iconic and recognizable mountain landmarks and regions in Western Canada including Takkakaw Falls, Lake Louise, Fernie, Maligne Canyon, Banff and Lake Louise. Rocky Mountain 123s is a playful adventure for everyone to enjoy.

With careful research and imagination, author Linda Goyette has created a collection of 25 stories based on the true stories of named children of the past and present.Too often the youngest Canadians are erased from our historical memory. Rocky Mountain Kids provides firstperson creative non-fiction narratives from the region's children, many of whom went on to be influential adults. In the style of its successful predecessor, Kidmonton, these are lively and entertaining stories, but they don't flinch in their description of hardship and heroism. Balanced and well-researched, Goyette writes of First Nations, Métis, immigrant and settler children as well as contemporary kids of the Rockies, with informative postscript to help readers distinguish between the fact and the fiction. Against the timeless backdrop of the Rockies, we can all embrace a sense of childhood wonder.Please visit www.courageouskids.ca for more information on the whole Courageous Kids series.

First two titles in a new hard/soft series for readers 8-12 about ecosystems in North America. First-person narrative from the author/photographer provides plenty of exciting, true-life anecdotes about his experiences in the wild. Titles focus on interdependency of animals and plants, and how the environment is uniquely suited to different species. Also included is fascinating information on landforms and their ancient development through glaciers, volcanoes, etc. Stellar photography and easy-to-navigate layout make this series perfect for research or entertainment.

This is a book of true stories about some of the bravest mountain climbers, explorers and wilderness adventurers who have ever hiked through the Canadian Rockies-a crowd of unforgettable children. Too often the youngest Canadians are erased from our historical memory. Rocky Mountain Kids provides firstperson creative non-fiction narratives from the region's children, many of whom went on to be influential adults. In the style of its successful predecessor, Kidmonton, these are lively and entertaining stories, but they don't flinch in their description of hardship and heroism. Balanced and well-researched, Goyette writes of First Nations, M?tis, immigrant and settler children as well as contemporary kids of the Rockies, with informative postscript to help readers distinguish between the fact and the fiction. Against the timeless backdrop of the Rockies, we can all embrace a sense of childhood wonder.