Yosemite National Park

Find out about Yosemite National Park – how the valley was formed by glaciers, amazing rock formations, giant waterfalls, towering sequoias, wildlife (bobcats, golden eagles, mule deer, butterflies, marmots), Native Americans and explorers, conservation and protecting the park. (Easy reader)

Ride with President Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir through Yosemite, from the giant sequoia groves to Glacier Point, far above the valley below. Hiking on their own and sleeping outdoors, even when it snowed in May, it was simply glorious. Roosevelt went on to preserve America's wilderness. (Picture book)

John Muir first saw Yosemite Valley when he was herding sheep, and was so enchanted, he made Yosemite his home. Muir explored the mountains, observed the wildlife, plants and trees, and helped to create the national park. This is his story. (Picture book)

Charming retelling of a Miwok legend, two playful bear cubs wander off into Yosemite Valley. While they are napping on a big flat rock, the rock grows taller and taller, and the cubs are lost from view. Fabulous illustrations. (Picture book)

Before a visit to the Mariposa Grove, discover wonders of giant sequoias, from tiny seeds released by fire or forest animals, growing to become the largest trees on earth, and living for thousands of years. (Picture book)

Explore Yosemite with Ranger Red Fox – giant rock formations like Half Dome, wild water falls, towering trees, amazing animals, mini-field guide, leaf tracker, map. Fun for younger kids. (Picture book)

"How big is Yosemite Falls?"
"How small is a sequoia cone?"
Delightful introduction to Yosemite landscape and wildlife for toddlers, beautifully illustrated! (Board books)

Not a kids book, we always bring this field guide with us on our trips to Yosemite. Sections organized by trees, wild flowers, fish, birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, animal tracks, making it easy to identify what you'll see in the national park. (Guidebook)

This is our favorite guidebook for Yosemite day hikes. Detailed maps, driving directions to the trailhead, hiking distances, what to look for along the way, for 80 different hikes. (Guidebook)