With about 9.5 million visitors per year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the country.

A True Book: National Parks series allows readers to experience spectacular vistas and natural landscapes, as well as interact with the rich tapestry of American History. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.One look at the incredible scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is all it takes to see why so many people travel here from around the world. Readers will tour the park and find out which plants and animals live there. They will also learn how the park was formed, which people used to live there, and more.