Description People have lived on the land that is Joshua Tree National Park for 10,000 years or more! Their culture plays a big role in this park, which was first set aside as a national monument in 1936. Readers learn the history of Joshua Tree National Park and more in this fascinating book. Full-color photographs of the wilderness, description of activities one can take part in, and text highlighting the geographical and natural beauty of this park awaits readers on every page. Fact boxes add even more information to aid knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading