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2) Grand Canyon
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geographic features, and plant and animal life of the natural wonder known as the Grand Canyon and the activities of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Grand Canyon is one of the most striking geographical features on Earth. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its majesty in person. How exactly was this masterpiece of nature created? In this informative book, readers will learn about how the mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. They'll be able to closely study the mile-high walls and layered rocks that reveal the geological history of this national...
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