Where Is the Grand Canyon?

This informative chapter book, part of the popular 'Where Is?' series, offers a comprehensive introduction to the Grand Canyon for young readers aged 6-9. It covers the canyon's geological formation, the history of its early native inhabitants, and the daring explorations of the late 1860s. Parents will appreciate its accessible language and engaging presentation of complex topics, including the establishment of national parks and the canyon's diverse ecosystem. It's an excellent resource for sparking curiosity about natural wonders, American history, and conservation, making it ideal for both educational enrichment and family travel preparation.

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. This introduction to the Grand Canyon includes how it formed, its end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s, the early native people who lived there, and its varied wildlife.