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Alexander, Lori

Summary: Long before she became known as the Cactus Queen, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt found solace in the unexpected beauty of the Mojave Desert in California. She loved the jackrabbits and coyotes, the prickly cacti, and especially the weird, spiky Joshua trees. However, in the 1920s, hardly anyone else felt the same way. The desert was being thoughtlessly destroyed by anyone and everyone. Minerva knew she...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HOY

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LAS

Shepherd, Jodie

Summary: Young readers will love exploring Joshua Tree National Park where the oldes rocks are about 1.7 billion years oldl! They'll also enjoy discovering the park's plants, animals, and other landforms--all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

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Kaiser, James

Summary: Joshua Tree National Park boasts some of California's most dramatic desert scenery. From the weird and wonderful Mojave Desert to the vast and stark Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree National Park: The Complete Guide reveals the park's highlights and hidden gems.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Destination Press 2023

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Bruce, Taylor

Summary: In addition to base camp recommendations, great hikes and practical tips for the high desert, the book digs into: The namesake "trees" which are actually yuccas, a type of flowering plant; Wonder Valley's jackrabbit homesteads; Twentynine Palms' military history; Wildlife corridors; Coachella Valley date farms; UFO sightings; The local artist community; and much more!

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.949 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK WIL

Shepherd, Jodie

Summary: Spanning 1,238 square miles of southern California’s sprawling desert landscape, Joshua Tree National Park is home to some of the most uniquely beautiful scenery in the country. Readers will hike through the entire park to get a glimpse of its fascinating rock formations and amazing plants and animals. They will also learn about the park’s history, how people are working to preserve its natural...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.4 SHE

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