| Title | : | Where Is the Grand Canyon? |
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| ISBN | : | 0448483572 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780448483573 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 |
| Publication | : | First published February 5, 2015 |
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 wildlife can be found there now.
A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every year) round out this informative, easy-to-read account.
Where Is the Grand Canyon? Reviews
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What a great book !
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the United States' fifty-nine national parks .
Here are some awesome facts about the Grand Canyon:
1- Native Americans have lived in the area for ten thousand years .
2- It's known as the Seven Natural Wonders of the World !
3- About five million tourists visit the Grand Canyon every year .
I really feel going to the Grand Canyon someday !
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My four year old wants to go to the Grand Canyon so I figured this was a good place to start. She loves the maps that come with some of these texts and every time we read, she gets out the map and shows me the trail we are going to take to get to the Grand Canyon. It is so darn cute, I don't have the heart yet to tell her how long of a trek her way would be.
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This book is a great short introduction for children to the Grand Canyon, and in its few pages it gives a lot of information about the geology, biology, ancient dwellers, modern explorers and its development as National Park and tourist attraction.
Daniel: Habla del Gran Cañón y dice su historia. Me ha gustado que los paleo-indios comían piñones. Me gustaron las aventuras de los blancos Francisco Vázquez de Coronado y de John Wesley Powell, que tenía solo un brazo. Dice que mucha gente se ha muerto porque no tiene cuidado y se caen hacia abajo, pero lo que me gusta menos fue el accidente de dos aviones que chocaron encima del cañón y 138 personas murieron, todos los que iban. -
Maybe 1 day we will visit
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So so
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Recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, not for its grand size (it's not the biggest) but rather for all the grand colors seen in the rock layers, particularly when lit up by the sunset. Where Is the Grand Canyon? by Jim O'Connor takes us on a trip back in time and describes how the Grand Canyon formed over millions of years to become what it is today. The author describes the meanings in the various layers of rock that have been exposed due to erosion and other natural effects. Having been there myself several times, it is one beautiful and unforgettable stop, especially when seeing in person for the first time. It is breathtaking and beyond that it is indescribable! Seeing it in pictures or on videos cannot replicate that first time of walking up to the edge and taking in the colors and vastness of the scene. People sometimes sit staring for some time in peaceful contemplation. But, back to the book, the author reveals the early inhabitants to the area as well as the first Europeans to discover it. Read the book, then plan your visit to see it yourself; you deserve it!
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A great book that provides information about the Grand Canyon, including the history and information about the people, flora & fauna that lives in the area.
Some interesting things that you may or may not know:
The Grand Canyon is considered one of the 7 NATURAL Wonders of the World.
Although the difference in climate (traveling from the canyon floor up to the North Rim) "is like traveling from Mexico to Canada, amazingly these biotic communities are only a mile apart!"
At the end of the book is a Timeline of the Grand Canyon, as well as a Timeline of the World. Also, there is a Bibliography and a colorful map.
Side Note: On February 26, 2019 the National Park Service is having a Centennial celebration in honor of the Grand Canyon, which was designated a National Park 100 years ago! -
This is a book that I read with my ten year old girl as part of her Accelerated Reading school project. Though I have visited the Grand Canyon I found a lot of information I did not know. One was about the explorations that were done and another about the woman architect Colter responsible for many historic buildings there. Remarkable that a woman was afforded that opportunity a century ago. My girl was impressed by this fact. As a whole I find these series well done, concise but full of information.
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It was OK. I really don't like non fiction but I managed reading it. I really learned a lot about the Grand Canyon. Like that apparently 7000 people have died from falling off the side. Ummm a little scary but it was interesting I guess. Many people have tried and failed to explore the whole thing. No one has actually. I recommend this book to anyone who likes non fiction.
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An informative read about the history of the Grand Canyon--how it was formed, how it was discovered, and the different Native Americans and now tourists who live and visit there. I was intrigued with how wide the Colorado River is and reading it made me want to go visit the Grand Canyon and its grandeur. The Grand Canyon itself is fascinating, but this book had me nodding off.
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Broadly informative from history, geology, Native American life, flora and fauna, architecture, and the damage humans have caused. I just wish this series would put the money into photographs instead of cheap looking black and white drawings, especially when you are showing off the beauty of a place like the Grand Canyon.
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I learned some pretty cool things about the Grand Canyon. First, about five million tourists visit the Grand Canyon every year. Second, Native Americans have lived in the area for over ten thousand years. Third, it is known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This book was pretty cool and I am exited to go there this spring!
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I'm preparing to hike from the North to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in a little over a year. This book was an excellent overview and discussed some pretty neat things about this beautiful canyon. I'll read it again shortly before my hike!
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Wow, so much information in a little book. A must read if you enjoy the outdoors and adventure! I learned so much from reading this and it inspired me to look up some more books about the Grand Canyon.
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I love this series, but this particular title is out-dated, using the now inappropriate term of "Indian" in both historical and modern-day context.
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Informative, though a little dry.
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Guess I need to list the Grand Canyon on my bucket list now. This was a very educational book.
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I have already seen the Grand Canyon but I feel that seeing it once isn't enough.
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A brief introduction to the Grand Canyon for elementary and middle school students.
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Whew! I felt liked I was jumping all over the place in this little book! Squirrel! 🐿 It is full of information, but Squirrel!
