Grand Canyon
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Flying Eye Books
Published:4th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A captivating, illustrated introduction to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon National Park.
Stretching across a rocky plateau in America, carved deep into the rocks by the rushing Colorado River, lies the Grand Canyon. Its bands of rock tell us about millions of years of our planet's history and the indigenous Hopi, Havasupai, and Navajo tribes that have ties to the land. Today at least five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park every year. This stunning illustrated guide is packed with incredible facts about this natural wonders' wildlife, people, geography, and history. The Grand Canyon has captured humankind's imagination since the Ice Age. Now it is your turn to explore!
An introduction to multiple aspects of the park, from foundational rock to overarching sky [.] History, biology, botany, ecology, geology, and human appreciation for beauty, security, and adventure-it's all here; readers will want to snap up this one. A fact-filled tribute to this national natural treasure. * Kirkus *
Learn all about the geology, wildlife, and natural history of one of the world's most majestic places. Readers will also discover the deep connection indigenous people have had to this land for centuries. (Grades 1-5) -- Jill Staake * We Are Teachers - Best April 2024 New Books for Kids, Teens, and Teachers *
Headed to the Grand Canyon this summer? Learn all about the geology, wildlife, and natural history of one of the world's most majestic places. Readers will also discover the deep connection indigenous people have had to this land for centuries. * We Are Teachers - 2024 Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens *
ISBN: 9781838741600
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80 pages