| Description |
x, 118 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm |
| Series |
All about ... series |
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All about series (Blue River Press)
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| Summary |
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world and a testament to the power of cooperation. Winding through fourteen states from Georgia to Maine, the Trail is cared for by thirty-one trail clubs, numerous partnerships, the National Park Service, and Appalachian Trail Conservancy. At 2,200 miles long, the trail attracts millions of hikers per year. In this young reader's book, the author lays out the history of the Appalachian Trail in its many facets. He includes its geological, ecological, and human history, as well as its history as a trail. By weaving these all together, the author allows the reader to better understand one of the world's longest hiking trails. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 112) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- How the mountains formed -- History of the Appalachian Trail -- Southern states -- Virginia and West Virginia -- Mid-Atlantic states -- Hiking and camping -- Thru-hikers -- Animals -- The future of the trail -- Select quotes for the Appalachian Trail -- Appalachian Trail timeline -- World timeline. |
| Subject |
Appalachian Trail -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.
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Appalachian Trail -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Appalachian Trail -- Juvenile literature.
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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United States -- Appalachian Trail.
(OCoLC)fst01240095
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Halvorsen, Kirsten, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Appalachian Trail |
| ISBN |
9781681570990 |
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1681570998 |
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9781544425825 (FollettBound) |
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1544425821 (FollettBound) |
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