David Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book on Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children's collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series piques the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained, and the fascinating story is accompanied by photographs. The geological and historical information relates in a clear and concise manner how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the related text which might create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose. David Petersen was able to capture the essence of Arches National Park in a concise and easy to understand way. 1999, Children's Press, Ages 4 to 12, $21.50 and $6.95. Reviewer: John D. Orsborn
Children's Literature
- John D. Orsborn
David Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book about Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children's collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series will pique the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained using writing interwoven with photographs. The geological and historical information presented explains in a clear and concise manner, the formation of Arches National Park and how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the text to which they are related, and may therefore create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose--to capture the essence of Arches National Monument in a concise and easy to understand way.
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