grand canyon (ariz.)

"An exploration of the Grand Canyon"--Provided by publisher.

". . . readers will learn about how the . . . 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 treasure"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Brighty was a little burro who roamed the Grand Canyon. On his trips up and down the canyon wall he hobnobbed with map makers, artists and geologists.

Young Christina and Grant go on a Grand Canyon trip with their mystery-writer grandparents and set out to solve a spooky mystery with Danielle and Marisa, the daughters of a local park ranger.

Rain or shine, Anthony the Postman leads his pack of mules through the Grand Canyon to deliver the mail to the town of Supai.

An introduction to the Grand Canyon, the largest canyon in the United States, covering geology at work, life in the Canyon, early explorers, problems of tourism, and more.

Describes the geographical characteristics of canyons, explains how they are formed, identifies typical plants and animals found in canyons, and examines what it would be like to live in the Grand Canyon.

A little boy has a series of good and bad experiences while vacationing at the Grand Canyon with his grandmother.

Provides information about the Grand Canyon, discussing the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues.