Mike Graf

Secrets of the Sequoias by Mike Graf
We have visited this national forest. We had found a tree so large we fit our car into and took a picture.
Encompasses the CA national park which there are many outlets to talk about.
Love the history of the trees and why they only grow naturally in CA.
Wish I had read this book before going-we missed so much, although we didn't have a lot of time to spend there.
Liked hearing of the caves and anmals that live there.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).… (más)

Great Smokey Mountains by Mike Graf
We have visited this area but wish we had read this book before going.
There were so many more places we did not see. Love hearing about the wildflower national park during a few months out of the year. Hated hearing of the tick bite as I suffer from Lyme Disease.
Loved hearing as always about the synchronizing fireflies.
Especially like hearing of the CCC and their work in AT.
So much to see and do there, loved hearing of the chimney tops. we had seen a few other places that we enjoyed and would go here again.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).… (más)

Going underground_ Mount Rushmore_ Badlands_ Wind Cave by Graf_ Mike - Leggitt_ Marjorie
Have read other works by the authors and really learned a lot more about our national parks and other things to do while there.
This one is one we've yet to visit-mt. Rushmore but we plan to, just not sure when.
Love the guided tours, off the beaten paths and mysteries surrounding poachers...
Like what else you can do-headphones while on the trail so you know what you're looking at-this is priceless to me!
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).… (más)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a nice informational picture book from a series that covers six other national parks. I love that the cover of the book give a map of the U.S. with a star highlighting where the park is located. This is a detail I appreciate because it tell you something important and may draw a reader in just by its inclusion. The table of contents tell you the whole story for this book. The table of contents included how the Smokies formed, animals, plants, and park activities. I liked this book and its a great introduction to national parks, mountain ranges, and conservation. I like that this book included a map activity. It give the reader something to think about and interact with.
The pictures are bright and have nice detail that give you another way to understand the information. The picture of the salamander caught my attention since I would've expected a more popular animal. But, I'm now intrigued by the Smoky Mountains diversity. I liked this book because it was a quick read and a good introduction to this area of the country.… (más)