The Grand Canyon: The Widest Canyon
Aileen Weintraub
Library Binding
(PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
What spot on Earth have thousands of adventurers tried to reach, but has been seen by only 660 people? In what body of water is it almost impossible to sink -- or swim? Where is the climate so dry that young children have never seen rain? This exciting series gives kids an opportunity to learn about the tallest, the deepest, the hottest, the coldest, and the most dangerous places on Earth. A great introduction to Earth Science, this series looks at some of nature's most famous and amazing record breakers!It is one of the most amazing sights on Earth -- a gorge 277 miles (446 km) long; a wonderland of soaring cliffs made of rocks that are stained many colors. Scientists are learning a great deal about how old planet Earth is based on the layers of rock found in the Grand Canyon.
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