"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.

How were some of the world's most magnificent canyons formed? It's a long story that goes back millions of years. This compelling book about Earth's canyons provides students with the geological basics that will spark their interest in the forces of wind and water over time. Color photographs and fun facts enhance the engaging text, which allows readers to travel the world learning how some of the most familiar canyons formed. They'll also explore...

"Many young readers have heard of canyons. Maybe they've even seen one on a family vacation or school trip. However, they may not understand what makes something a canyon or exactly how canyons are formed. Readers of this innovative volume learn to identify canyons and find out how, over many years, rushing rivers can cut through rock to create these breathtaking landforms. Manageable sections of text are paired with attention-grabbing photographs,...

"All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world"--

"Simple text and full-color photos explain how canyons form and why they are an important landform"--Provided by publisher.

Describes different kinds of valleys and canyons and how they are formed.

An elementary exploration of canyons, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Arizona s Grand Canyon.