Mike Graf, an author focused on children's literature and child development, teaches at Chico State University. His extensive experience includes nine years as an elementary school teacher, alongside work as a television weathercaster. A fervent admirer of national parks, Graf visits many across the country each year, exploring their natural wonders.
The Parkers embark on an adventurous trip to Acadia National Park, exploring its stunning coastal waters and hiking iconic trails like Cadillac Mountain. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when Mom gets stranded on a remote island while kayaking back, revealing she's not alone in her predicament. This installment of the Adventures with the Parkers series combines thrilling escapades with educational insights about nature and outdoor safety, making it an engaging read for kids aged 8-13.
The Parkers embark on an adventurous journey through Glacier National Park, encountering stunning landscapes like glaciers, waterfalls, and unique mountain formations. However, their vacation faces challenges from climate change, wildfires, and drought affecting the park's beauty. Aimed at children aged 8-13, this installment in the Adventures with the Parkers series combines thrilling exploration with educational insights about nature and outdoor safety, making it an engaging read for young adventurers.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Grand Canyon National Park, this adventure follows the Parker family as ten-year-old twins James and Morgan, along with their father, embark on a challenging twenty-one-mile hike. Facing obstacles like heatstroke and encounters with scorpions, they question their ability to complete the climb. Part of a series aimed at children aged 8-13, this book combines thrilling outdoor experiences with educational insights about nature and safety, making learning about national parks an exciting journey.
The Parkers embark on an adventurous journey through southeast Utah, exploring iconic landmarks like Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch. Along their trek, they encounter wildlife and challenging weather, but a surprising discovery by James deepens their connection to the area's rich history. Aimed at children aged 8-13, this installment of the Adventures with the Parkers series combines thrilling escapades with educational insights about nature and outdoor safety, making learning about national parks an engaging experience.
Set in the summer of 1940, the story follows the Parker family as they embark on an adventurous backpacking trip through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guided by their great-grandfather's journal. Ten-year-old twins James and Morgan explore the vibrant wildlife, including synchronized fireflies and giant salamanders. However, their journey takes a turn when Morgan falls ill. This installment in the Adventures with the Parkers series combines thrilling escapades with educational insights about nature and outdoor safety, making learning fun for kids aged 8-13.
Take your kids on an adventure with the Parker family to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California with Mike Graf's newest book, Secrets of the Sequoias , from Farcountry Press. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world - imagine a tree that's one and a half times bigger than a Boeing 747! And it grows from a tiny seed the size of an oatmeal flake! How does a sequoia grow so big? Tag along with the Parkers - twins James and Morgan and their parents - and learn all about sequoias as they hike among the giant trees, explore dark caves, scramble up huge granite domes, and cool off in the spray from amazing waterfalls. They even climb to the top of 14,494-foot Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower forty-eight states. There's a new adventure at every turn, from encountering black bears to meeting an old man who lives in a giant log. Lace up your hiking boots and join James and Morgan as they uncover the Secrets of the Sequoias !
The Parkers, a spirited family of four, embark on an adventurous journey through Bryce and Zion National Parks. As twins James and Morgan discover stunning landscapes and camp under the stars, their trip takes a perilous turn in the Zion Narrows when they must save their father from a dangerous fall. This engaging installment in the Adventures with the Parkers series combines thrilling outdoor escapades with educational insights about nature and outdoor safety, making it an enjoyable read for kids aged 8-13.
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