Yellowstone National Park
The unique landscape of the Yellowstone region has long captivated visitors with its steaming geysers, colorful hot springs, and diverse wildlife. Since becoming the first national park in…
Essential Travel Guides
The United States is home to many unique travel destinations. From the stunning views at Grand Canyon National Park to the beaches of the Florida Keys, visitors can see all kinds of natural wonders. They can also experience human-made sights at popular places such as Walt Disney World and Washington, DC. All these destinations offer a variety of activities, landscapes, and learning opportunities. Essential Travel Guides explores several of these sites, giving an overview of what visitors can see and do at each location. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Walt Disney World
Since its opening day in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown into the world's largest and most visited theme park. Located in central Florida, the resort is home to countless attractions,…
Gettysburg National Military Park
In July 1863, fighting erupted in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union and Confederate armies clashed in what would become the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War: the…
Grand Canyon National Park
The massive, majestic Grand Canyon stretches hundreds of miles through northern Arizona. Its layered rock walls are a time capsule of Earth's geologic history, while its depths are home to…
Washington, DC
For more than 200 years, Washington, DC, has been the capital of the United States. Today, the district celebrates the nation's history and heroes and serves as a beacon of American ideals.…
Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are a chain of islands extending from the southernmost edge of the United States. Today, the Keys are known for their beauty, wildlife, and fascinating history. The Florida…