waterfalls

From the towering Angel Falls of Venezuela to the magnificent Niagara Falls straddling the United States and Canada, breathtaking waterfalls can be found all over the world. Even the smallest waterfalls with barely a trickle of water are a beautiful part of nature.

People from all over the world come to explore Niagara: among them the daredevils determined to tumble down or walk across the falls on tightrope. Learn about the hare-brained stunts and how the falls were formed and how--one day--they will disappear.

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to waterfalls.

Provides information about Niagara Falls, discussing how they were formed, their physical features, how they used to make power, and more.

Investigates the landscape and ecology around Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, in South America.

In Waterfalls, early fluent readers learn about the geologic processes that transform the earth into waterfalls.

Where do rivers come from and why do people settle near them? How do rivers form valleys and underground caves? How do we use rivers to create energy, and why is it important to control flooding? Explore the rivers of the world and find out how they affect Earth's landscape from their source to the sea.

Nik Wallenda's story as well as tales of others who attempted to walk across Niagra Falls are included in this high-interest text.

"Mouseford Academy is planning a spring field trip to the waterfall in the forest but angry bears are chasing people! Something strange is going on--could Vissia de Vissen be up to her nefarious tricks again?"--Back cover.

This picture book recounts an actual event in the life of naturalist John Muir, in which he narrowly escapes drowning while exploring a waterfall at Yosemite Falls in 1871. Includes additional information about Muir's life in the back matter and a list of further resources.