Ten of Yellowstone National Park's most fascinating tales are presented in an appealing graphic novel format, perfect for kids ages 8-12.

Come sit by the campfire and listen as Tall Tale Tom brings to life some of park's wildest legends and myths!

[[Discover the adventure in American Indian creation stories

[[Explore the incredible legends told by Yellowstone's mountain men

[[Shiver as you read spooky stories of Yellowstone's ghosts

[[Feel the heat as myths about the Yellowstone wildfires of 1988 are scorched

Little Michael is terrified of wild animals, particularly bears and mountain lions. His sister Emily enjoys tormenting her little brother. Wildlife can be elusive, and both are disappointed when, at first, they don?t encounter many animals in the park. The kids quickly learn, however, that there are animals all around, and these creatures leave behind scat and tracks. Before long, the kids are able to recognize bat guano, distinguish deer scat from other kinds of scat, and determine what an owl has dined on recently. Fun animal facts are offered in ?The Straight Poop? fact boxes. Colorful illustrations of animals and their scat and tracks supplement this lively tale, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze!

Ranger Gus guides Julie, Grant, and their family on a tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a charming tale designed both to entertain and educate. This book is an ideal tool for teaching kids about animal behavior, diet, and scats and tracks identification ?it's the perfect companion for in the car or in the field on your next trip to the Smokies. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the lively story, and a quick-reference chart at the back will make field identification a breeze.

This charming tale of Michael, Emily, and their family as they explore the Black Hills is designed both to entertain and educate.