Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Alexander Ridby's beautiful adventure book, The Nature of our National Parks, that explores every national park in the United States, targeted towards ages 8-12. Alexander Ridby will be at Werner Books & Coffee on Friday, July 10 from 12-2 PM to share his work and sign copies of his books.
His visit coincides with our Family Fun Day programming on Friday, July 10, that is National Parks Themed. Family Fun Day is FREE programming for kids (and adults) that Werner Books hosts once a week. On July 10, we'll have National Park themed activities and games for families from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Additionally, The Nature of our National Parks is Werner Books July Book & Drink Pairing selection. Purchase of the book during the month of July comes with a couple for a FREE themed cafe drink.
Learn more about the book: Follow along as one young adventurer embarks on an epic road trip to discover the breathtaking beauty of every national park in the United States Which park is home to the driest, lowest, and hottest landscape in America? Where can you find lots of mountain goats and more glaciers than anywhere else in the lower 48 states? And what would it be like to journey through all 63 national parks in one incredible adventure? That's exactly what our young adventurer sets out to do—packing up an old camper van and hitting the road, traveling from Acadia to the Everglades, Death Valley to the North Cascades, Hawaii Volcanoes to Alaska's Denali, and every other park in between. Inspired by a true story, The Nature of Our National Parks shares detailed insights into each park's unique flora, fauna, and geographic formations alongside kid-friendly hikes and insider tips that make every destination exciting and accessible for families. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding with this beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book that inspires readers of all ages to explore, learn about, and connect with America's national parks. With all kinds of trip recommendations for every park and hundreds of fun facts about the fascinating species found across our country, you'll be motivated to immerse yourself in our wild, magical lands.
Learn more about the author: Alexander M. Rigby has visited every national park in the United States. He is an avid traveler and has been lucky enough to explore stunning natural landscapes across six continents. Alexander is a seven-time New York Times bestselling editor at Penguin Random House where he has overseen titles such as Baking Across America and Life on Svalbard. He holds an MFA from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine. Alexander lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
