Bibliograph

Water and rock, how the Grand Canyon formed, Theresa Emminizer

Type

Label

Water and rock, how the Grand Canyon formed, Theresa Emminizer

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 5

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Water and rock

Oclc number

1083152487

Responsibility statement

Theresa Emminizer

Series statement

Earth's history through rocks

Sub title

how the Grand Canyon formed

Summary

"The Grand Canyon is one of the most striking geographical features on Earth. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its majesty in person. How exactly was this masterpiece of nature created? In this informative book, readers will learn about how the mighty Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon. They'll be able to closely study the mile-high walls and layered rocks that reveal the geological history of this national treasure. With breathtaking photographs and fascinating fact boxes, the illuminating text weaves awe-inspiring material with curricular concepts and is certain to hold readers' attention."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A national treasure -- The basement rocks -- Layers of sediment -- Dating rocks -- Reading the layers -- Finding fossils -- Shifting upward -- Carving the canyon -- Dating the river -- An ongoing process -- The history of the Grand Canyon -- Ecological importance -- Conserving the canyon -- A truly grand place

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

How the Grand Canyon formed

Classification