The Carlsbad Caverns: The Story Behind the Scenery Book explores one of the most remarkable cave systems in the world. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, established in 1930, preserves extensive limestone formations. The park later gained recognition as a World Heritage Site in 1995. Its landscape reflects both surface desert and underground environments.
Carlsbad Caverns: The Story Behind the Scenery Book describes the park as two distinct worlds. One exists above ground in the Chihuahuan Desert with plants and wildlife. The other lies below in dark caverns shaped by rock and mineral formations. The contrast between these environments defines the park’s unique character. It works well for readers interested in geology, caves, and national parks.
ISBN-13: 978-0-887142-65-9
Genre: Nonfiction
Format: Paperback
Trim: 8 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Page count: 48 pages
Published by KC Publications, Inc. in 2006
Written by Edward J. Greene
Audience: Adult
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Carlsbad Caverns: The Story Behind the Scenery Book
