Grand Canyon

Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,9 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 : Stephen Hirst
Publisher : Grand Canyon Association
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0938216864

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I Am the Grand Canyon by Stephen Hirst Pdf

I Am the Grand Canyon is the story of the Havasupai people. From their origins among the first group of Indians to arrive in North America some 20,000 years ago to their epic struggle to regain traditional lands taken from them in the nineteenth century, the Havasupai have a long and colorful history. The story of this tiny tribe once confined to a toosmall reservation depicts a people with deep cultural ties to the land, both on their former reservation below the rim of the Grand Canyon and on the surrounding plateaus. In the spring of 1971, the federal government proposed incorporating still more Havasupai land into Grand Canyon National Park. At hearings that spring, Havasupai Tribal Chairman Lee Marshall rose to speak. "I heard all you people talking about the Grand Canyon," he said. "Well, you're looking at it. I am the Grand Canyon!" Marshall made it clear that Havasu Canyon and the surrounding plateau were critical to the survival of his people; his speech laid the foundation for the return of thousands of acres of Havasupai land in 1975. I Am the Grand Canyon is the story of a heroic people who refused to back down when facing overwhelming odds. They won, and today the Havasupai way of life quietly continues in the Grand Canyon and on the surrounding plateaus.

Author : Robert H. Webb
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,8 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 : Karl Karlstrom,Laura Crossey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 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

Author : Pete McBride
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Michael Patrick Ghiglieri,Thomas M. Myers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 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 : Marguerite Henry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 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 : Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781602195035

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Good Night Grand Canyon by Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper Pdf

Good Night Grand Canyon features hiking, mule riding, camping, the Colorado River, white-water rafting, fishing, park rangers, Mather Point, Grand Canyon Railway, Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, helicopter tours, off roading, and canyon wildlife. Young discoverers are invited to venture deep into one of the most spectacular canyons in the world. Readers will explore all aspects of canyon life while being lulled into a peaceful nice rest. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Author : Harvey Butchart
Publisher : Spotted Dog Press (CA)
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023070951

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Grand Canyon Treks by Harvey Butchart Pdf

Full of commentary of his many and varied explorations including maps and photographs, this book is a must for anyone aspiring to hike remote areas of the Grand Canyon.

Author : Stephen Nash
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520965249

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Grand Canyon For Sale by Stephen Nash Pdf

Grand Canyon For Sale is a carefully researched investigation of the precarious future of America’s public lands: our national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, monuments, and wildernesses. Taking the Grand Canyon as his key example, and using on-the-ground reporting as well as scientific research, Stephen Nash shows how accelerating climate change will dislocate wildlife populations and vegetation across hundreds of thousands of square miles of the national landscape. In addition, a growing political movement, well financed and occasionally violent, is fighting to break up these federal lands and return them to state, local, and private control. That scheme would foreclose the future for many wild species, which are part of our irreplaceable natural heritage, and also would devastate our national parks, forests, and other public lands. To safeguard wildlife and their habitats, it is essential to consolidate protected areas and prioritize natural systems over mining, grazing, drilling, and logging. Grand Canyon For Sale provides an excellent overview of the physical and biological challenges facing public lands. The book also exposes and shows how to combat the political activity that threatens these places in the U.S. today.

Author : Thomas Blagden Jr.
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 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 : Byron Augustin,Jake Kubena
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761446508

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The Grand Canyon by Byron Augustin,Jake Kubena Pdf

Discover the Grand Canyon--a mysterious, exciting, and exotic natural landform.

Author : Stephen Hirst
Publisher : Havasupai Tribal Council
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040910304

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Havsuw 'baaja by Stephen Hirst Pdf

A portrait of the Havusupai Indians, who live in a part of the Grand Canyon in which blue green water flows over huge waterfalls.

Author : Sara Gilbert
Publisher : Creative Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 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 : Stephen Trimble
Publisher : Cooper Square Pub
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0873588940

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Lasting Light by Stephen Trimble Pdf

One of the most photographed subjects on earth, the Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe and admiration. This text includes captivating essays from 21 Grand Canyon photographers. 115 photos.