Scariest Places on Earth (Gareth Stevens Publishing)

Death Valley in the American Southwest isn't a destination for those who don't enjoy the heat! Its scary name was given to it by a group of gold seekers who barely made it out of the valley alive. In fact, a few in their group weren't as lucky. Readers of this book will find out more about the unique landscape of this national park and about the animals and plants that have the vital adaptations needed to live there. Incredible photographs reflect why so many visitors make the trip to California and Nevada to experience Death Valley for themselves.

The Bigfoot Trail in northwestern California got its name because of hikers' accounts of glimpsing large, hairy, humanlike creatures living in this area. This book entices readers to come along on this forbidding trail, if they dare. The Bigfoot Trail is long but, because many parts aren't well traveled, hikers and readers get to experience a truly wild side of the United States. They'll learn about blood-sucking fish called lamprey, fierce creatures such as black bears and wolverines, and beautiful mountains, rivers, and valleys. If Bigfoot lives along this trail, it picked a perfect place to hide!