All About The Grand Canyon

Author : Don Lago
Publisher : All About...People
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681571005

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All about the Grand Canyon by Don Lago Pdf

"The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in America and a testament to the power of nature. At its bottom, the Colorado River weaves its way through Arizona. The canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep. Native Americans have inhabited the walls of the canyon and the area around it for thousands of years, making it a location rich in human history as well as geological history. In this young reader s book, the author lays out the history of the Grand Canyon in its many facets. He includes geological and volcanic history, ecological history, human history, and its history as an attraction. By weaving these all together, the author allows the reader to better understand the mile-deep canyon weaving its way through the Southwest."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Robert H. Webb
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0816515786

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Grand Canyon by Robert H. Webb Pdf

Photographs made in Grand Canyon a century ago may provide us with a sense of history; photographs made today from the same vantage points give us a more precise picture of change in this seemingly timeless place. Between 1889 and 1890, Robert Brewster Stanton made photographs every one to two miles through the river corridor for the purpose of planning a water-level railroad route; he produced the largest collection of photographs of the Colorado River at one point in time. Robert Webb, a USGS hydrologist conducting research on debris flows in the Canyon, obtained the photographs, and from 1989 to 1995, he replicated all 445 of the views captured by Stanton, matching as closely as possible the original camera positions and lighting conditions. Grand Canyon, a Century of Change assembles the most dramatic of these paired photographs to demonstrate both the persistence of nature and the presence of humanity. The level of detail obtained from the photographs represent one of the most extensive long-term monitoring efforts ever conducted in a national park and the most detailed documentation effort ever performed using repeat photography. Much more than simply a picture book, Grand Canyon, a Century of Change is an environmental history of the river corridor, a fascinating book that clearly shows the impact of human influence on Grand Canyon and warns us that the Canyon's future is very much in our hands.

Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250155436

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Grand Canyon by Jason Chin Pdf

Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past. Weave in and out of time as perfectly placed die cuts show you that a fossil today was a creature much long ago, perhaps in a completely different environment. Complete with a spectacular double gatefold, an intricate map and extensive back matter.

Author : Pete McBride
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780847863044

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The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim by Pete McBride Pdf

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience--an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon. The authors have debuted a film-Into the Canyon-in February of 2019 that explores their hike through the canyon Award-winning photographer Pete McBride, along with best-selling authors Kevin Fedarko and Hampton Sides, takes us on a gripping adventure story told through stunning, never-before-seen photography and powerful essays. By hiking the entire 750 miles of Grand Canyon National Park--from the Colorado River to the canyon rim--McBride captures the majesty of as well as calling us to protect America's open-aired cathedral. The 2019 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Book of the Year, this is the most spectacular collection of Grand Canyon imagery ever seen, showing beauty from vantages where no other photographers have ever stood. It will also highlight the conservation challenges this iconic national park faces as visitation numbers grow and development pressures surrounding it mount. This photography will inspire and remind us why we protect such a cherished public space. Proceeds benefit the Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the accompanying documentary Into the Canyon has been shown at the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival and the Aspen Film Festival in February of 2019 as well as debuting on the National Geographic Channel--all in time for the national park's centennial.

Author : Jim O'Connor,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698198920

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Where Is the Grand Canyon? by Jim O'Connor,Who HQ Pdf

There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now. A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every year) round out this informative, easy-to-read account.

Author : Marguerite Henry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481415828

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Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry Pdf

About a little burro who was found running wild along Bright Angel Creek. Grades 5-8.

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781532105463

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Grand Canyon National Park by Grace Hansen Pdf

Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is known for its unbelievable canyon views and the Colorado River that flows through it. Readers will learn about when it officially became a national park, who was involved, the park's climate, and plants and animals that are commonly found there. Complete with simple text, beautiful photographs, and an activities list for readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Author : Michael Patrick Ghiglieri,Thomas M. Myers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Accidents
ISBN : 0984785809

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Over the Edge by Michael Patrick Ghiglieri,Thomas M. Myers Pdf

Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Natural Wonders.

Author : Thomas Blagden Jr.
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780789341112

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The Grand Canyon: Unseen Beauty by Thomas Blagden Jr. Pdf

The majesty of the Grand Canyon is celebrated from the Colorado River as it continues to carve America's natural wonder from a mile below the rim. As one of the Wonders of the World and the most iconic national park in America, the Grand Canyon enthralls six million visitors each year. Only a small fraction of those people, however, have the privilege of experiencing the canyon by rafting down the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon captures and evokes the power of that journey from the drama of the rapids and the immeasurable scale of the canyon walls to the subtle rock patterns and varied life forms. What started as an exceptional opportunity for Tom Blagden to raft through The Canyon in 2006 with Rod Nash at the oars has evolved into a passionate photographic pursuit that still continues. The route--the River--is the same every time but the experience constantly variable and deeply profound. Rafters never tire of it and, if anything, feel more in awe of the Canyon's magnificence with each trip. Tom Blagden's images and Rod Nash's essay reveal the canyon from a different perspective portraying what it's like to be on the river and immersed a mile deep, surrounded by rock almost half the age of the earth. On the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park it seems only fitting that we journey together to this unique place through the pages of this astonishing book. The book weaves a wondrous adventure that will bring readers along on a journey while raising questions about the significance of a national park and an iconic American river and how to sustain them for generations to follow.

Author : E. L. Kolb
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:8596547242642

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Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico by E. L. Kolb Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico" by E. L. Kolb. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761359593

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The Grand Canyon by Jeffrey Zuehlke Pdf

Discusses the physical features and origins of the Grand Canyon, covering its depth and length, how it was formed by the Colorado River, and its appeal to millions of tourists every year.

Author : Sara Gilbert
Publisher : Creative Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1608186326

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Grand Canyon by Sara Gilbert Pdf

As summer vacation draws near, children (and adults) start dreaming of the next great adventure. Why not become National Park Explorers and discover the wonders contained in some of Americas most popular national parks? Each book in this new series highlights key landscape features, wildlife, and activities unique to the park, noting when is a particularly good time of year to visit. Abundant photographs will captivate the eye and entice each armchair adventurer to hop in the car or catch a plane to experience the park in all its scenic glory. A young explorers introduction to Arizonas Grand Canyon National Park, covering its desert and forest landscape, plants, animals such as California condors, and activities such as hiking. Includes TOC,map, glossary, book references, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.

Author : Joe Yogerst
Publisher : 5,000 Ideas
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781426220104

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100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas by Joe Yogerst Pdf

"A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare"--

Author : Kevin Fedarko
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439159866

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The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Pdf

The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.

Author : Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578404966

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The Grand Canyon Trail of Time Companion by Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey Pdf