Grand Canyon

by Michelle Lomberg

Overview

The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the United States. The canyon and its surrounding area make up Grand Canyon National Park. Find out more in Grand Canyon, one of the titles in the National Parks series. National Parks leads young readers on a journey through some of the best-known national parks in the United States. Each book in the series teaches readers geography skills and reveals fascinating facts. National Parks is a series of AV² media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781791110550
Publisher:	Weigl Pub Inc
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	National Parks
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

AV² Book Code 2

A Canyon of Wonders 4

Where in the World? 6

A Trip Back in Time 8

Geology at Work 10

Life in the Canyon 12

Early Explorers 14

The Big Picture 16

People of the Canyon 18

Timeline 20

Key Issue: Too Many Tourists, Too Much Pollution 22

Natural Attractions 24

Grand Artistic Heritage 26

What Have You Learned? 28

Activity: Water Erosion 30

Key Words/Index 31

Log on to av2books.com 32

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-6-These books shout "curriculum tie-in." Each volume provides information about regional plants and animals and the Native people of the area. A one-page biography of a significant explorer or naturalist, a pro and con look at a relevant "key issue," and a time line are included. Of course there is some variation in the discussion of the physical environment in question. A small map helps readers locate the natural wonder in its state or region; a larger map shows the bigger picture. For example, Mauna Loa includes a "Ring of Fire" map that identifies the locations of active volcanoes around the Pacific plate. Each page includes a full-color photo, diagram, or illustration and from two to four paragraphs of text. The pedagogical aim of the books is clear in the true-false, short-answer, and multiple-choice quizzes at the end. A skills page documents the learning objectives accomplished, although it seems unlikely that most children will care about the answers to questions such as "What facts did I learn from this book?" One amusing note: the same illustration is used to demonstrate what the well-prepared hiker should wear in both The Grand Canyon and The Everglades. Only the labels are changed to point out different features of his attire. These titles are serviceable additions to collections of report materials, but they are unlikely to pique interest on their own.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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