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The Grand Canyon is one of the most majestic sites in the United States, and its views have been wowing visitors for centuries. This text contains beautiful pictures that encourage even the most resistant readers to learn more about this natural wonder, and the easy-to-read fun fact format will have readers wanting to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon. They'll learn about this spectacular area, the plants and animals that live there, and fun activities...
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"Frederick Law Olmsted longed to make the United States a better, more peaceful place for all, but he didn't know how. In a new country plagued by bitter political divisions, inequality, and greed, how could one person make a difference? Then Fred found his answer: he could build public parks. After winning a contest to design central park in the heart of New York City, Fred went on to create visionary designs all across America, including Prospect...
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A tour through Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Lee's Ferry, the Tusayan Ruins, and Glen Canyon Dam are discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
14) The Bunyans
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Paul Bunyan, his wife, and their children do some ordinary things which result in the formation of Niagara Falls, Bryce Canyon, and other natural monuments.
15) Mount Everest
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"At the border of Nepal and Tibet, climbers try to reach the highest point above sea level. Mount Everest looks at when and how this mountain formed and what the future looks like for the popular climbing peak." -- Amazon.
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"Yosemite National Park, located in Northern California, is known to have some of the most stunning views in all of the United States, from its granite cliffs down into the Yosemite Valley. 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"--Publisher website.
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Land Trusts and National Parks, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this environmental issue. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused back-matter...