Where Is The Grand Canyon

Author : Jason Chin
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,5 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 : Jim O'Connor,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,9 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 : Thomas Blagden Jr.
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 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 : Stephen Hirst
Publisher : Grand Canyon Association
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : 55,8 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 : Pete McBride
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : Liz Garton Scanlon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481403481

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In the Canyon by Liz Garton Scanlon Pdf

Illustrations and simple rhyming text present a child who is hiking with a group into the Grand Canyon, enjoying the wonders of nature--whether a lizard, a picture on the stone, or a glimpse of the moon from the bottom.

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 53,7 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 : 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 : Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Ann Zwinger
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780816515561

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Downcanyon by Ann Zwinger Pdf

Describes the river, including ruins, small wildlife, and the experiences of early travelers

Author : Sara Gilbert
Publisher : Creative Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 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 Hirst
Publisher : Havasupai Tribal Council
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,7 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 : Don Lago
Publisher : All About...People
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : David Petersen
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0516273167

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Grand Canyon National Park by David Petersen Pdf

Describes the formation of the remarkable canyons in this national park in Arizona and discusses other things to see and do there.