landforms

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Most of the better natural things in the world

2019
"In this picture book with minimal text, a tiger with a chair on its back wanders across the different but beautiful landscapes of the Earth, from an Alpine lake to the tundra"--OCLC.

Caves

All caves are underground, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Water forms some caves, while volcanic lava forms others. Some have waterfalls, while others have huge stalactites and stalagmites. Includes all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

Looking into the Grand Canyon

"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 learning"--Provided by the publisher.

What is a landform?

Presents a discussion, with simple text and photographs, of various landforms, including islands, caves, mountains, volcanoes, and valleys, with side by side comparisons of different features to aid in reader exploration.
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U.S. Landforms

Introduces unique natural formations in the United States, including the Great Lakes, the Colorado Plateau, and the Missouri River.
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Water, Land, and Air

The earth is made up of water, land, and air.
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Rivers

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to rivers. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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World's wonders

Examines different landforms around the world, including mountains, deserts, bodies of water, waterfalls, canyons, islands, and volcanoes.
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What are deserts?

Color photos and simple text present desert features and types; also includes a glossary and a list of books and Web sites on deserts.
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