grand canyon national park (ariz.)

Provides information on the animals and lands of Grand Canyon National Park.

"A young explorer's introduction to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park, covering its desert and forest landscape, plants, animals such as California condors, and activities such as hiking"--Provided by publisher.

"The Grand Canyon has long inspired deep emotions and responses. For the Native Americans who lived there, the canyon was home, full of sacred meanings. For the first European settlers to see it, the canyon drove them to great exploration adventures and Wild West dreams of wealth. The canyon also held deep importance for America's pioneer conservationists such as Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold, and it played a central role in the emerging environmental movement. The Grand Canyon became a microcosm of the history and evolving values of the National Park Service, long conflicted between encouraging tourism and protecting nature. Many vivid characters shaped the canyon's past. Its largest story is one of cultural history and changing American visions of the land. ...a mixture of great storytelling, unlikely characters, and important ideas."--Back cover.

Looks at the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, including how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now.

Examines the history and geological features of Grand Canyon National Park, and discusses the park's ecosystem, issues, and animals. Includes an itinerary for visiting, safety tips, color photographs, a glossary, and a map of the park.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to Grand Canyon National Park.

While she studies condors in the Grand Canyon a scientist's life is threatened, and the strange teenage computer whiz in her family's foster care might be involved.

This book is an exploration of Grand Canyon National Park, including its deep canyons, history of preservation, wildlife, and tourist attractions.

While on vacation at Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon, thirteen-year-old twins Bryce and Ashley try to prevent the theft of a famous tennis player's necklace, only to land their entire family in danger.