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1) Grand Canyon
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"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain."--
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One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth's geologic history. The carving of the canyon's walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth's crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.
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"The Grand Canyon's stunning path is visible from space and attracts more than 5 million people each year. Grand Canyon National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's website.
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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...
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most majestic sites in the United States, and its views have been wowing visitors for centuries. This text contains beautiful pictures that encourage even the most resistant readers to learn more about this natural wonder, and the easy-to-read fun fact format will have readers wanting to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon. They'll learn about this spectacular area, the plants and animals that live there, and fun activities...
7) Grand Canyon
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Flying Eye Books
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2024.
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"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 amongst others 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...
10) The Grand Canyon
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Child's World
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[2000] c2001
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Briefly describes the Grand Canyon, its appearance, history, how it was formed, and its importance as a travel destination.
12) Grand Canyon
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Creative Education
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c2010
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"A fundamental introduction to the Grand Canyon, including the deserts and forests that surround it, the creatures that live in it, and how people have affected its arid environment"--Provided by publisher.
13) Grand Canyon
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Creative Education
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c2005
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Briefly describes the history and ecology of Arizona's Grand Canyon, as well as what it is like to go sightseeing there.
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