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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Tales of Blackbeard the pirate and hundreds of shipwrecks near Cape Hatteras are only part of the rich history of America's first national seashore park. Curious readers can learn how the three barrier islands known as the Outer Banks of North Carolina were first formed, what lightships were, and why the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had to be moved almost 3,000 feet from its original location. From bubble holes to barking sand, the park's unique natural features and related conservation efforts are all detailed here.
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Each informative, well-written book contains a physical description of the park; a summary of its history including the Native peoples of the area; activities such as hiking trails, campsites, and visitor centers; information about the park's plants, animals, and weather; full-color photographs; and numerous approved links available through the publisher's Web page. Endnotes for each chapter connect readers to more print and online resources. The authors take slightly different approaches to their narratives. Jankowski writes entirely in the. third person. Reed's "Fun in the Sun" chapter in Cape Hatteras details her family's activities while vacationing in the area. Graham uses a fictional family in her introductory chapter to simulate "A Trip to the Great Smoky Mountains." Thorough, useful, and appealing, this series is a great update for collections housing older material on national parks., School Library Journal Fall 2008
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