The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt,

The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks

"A fascinating and little-known slice of history about the creation of our national parks. Newly independent readers interested in exploring nonfiction will enjoy this engaging combination of text and illustration." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

Caldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.

The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks