{"product_id":"9780807600238","title":"A Thinking Person's Guide To America's National Parks","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the centennial of the National Park Service, this richly illustrated book offers invaluable advice on exploring America’s national park system.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book delves into issues affecting an array of parks: the iconic western national parks like Yellowstone; the urban parks such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area; historic sites including the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Gettysburg National Military Park; and cultural areas like Mesa Verde National Park that are among America’s over 400 national parks.              \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwenty-three essays from contributing authors with deep personal and professional connections to the national parks serve as expert guides to places in the park system where:  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003emuch of the nation’s biological and cultural diversity is represented;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eideas such as freedom, civil rights, and conservation were conceived;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evast wilderness offers solitude and reflection;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estoried landscapes preserve a sense of place;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe balance between recreation and preservation is tested;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eresearch and learning engage the next generation;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe dynamics of nature are being shaped by a changing climate; and  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einnovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship provide a sense of purpose and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Braziller, George Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068186214640,"sku":"9780807600238","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807600238_p0.jpg?v=1763738416","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807600238","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}