Where Is the Grand Canyon?

Where Is the Grand Canyon?

NONFICTION GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY • PENGUIN "WHERE IS...?" SERIES

Part of Penguin’s popular Where Is...? series, Where Is the Grand Canyon? takes young readers on a breathtaking exploration of one of the planet's most awe-inspiring geological marvels.

Though it may not be the largest canyon in the world, Arizona's Grand Canyon is universally celebrated as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, renowned for its dazzling ribbons of colorful rock strata, dramatic buttes, towering mesas, and carved stone labyrinths. This informative, easy-to-read account covers all facets of the landmark—from the origins of the U.S. National Park system and ancient indigenous civilizations that first called the canyon home to its diverse modern wildlife, the daring late-1860s expeditions, and how it evolved into a beloved global destination drawing five million visitors every single year.

"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."

Core Science & Historical Highlights:

• Geological Wonders: Explains how millions of years of water, wind, and the relentless carving of the Colorado River shaped the towering rock layers.

• Human & Cultural History: Highlights the indigenous peoples who lived in and around the canyon long before European and American explorers arrived.

• Exploration & Tourism: Recounts the late-1860s end-to-end expeditions into the unknown depths and traces the growth of America's national park conservation.

Key Book Features at a Glance:

Perfect For:

• Young Geographers & Historians (Ages 8–12): Independent readers curious about national parks, rocks, canyons, and American landmarks.

• Classroom & Library Collections: An ideal supplemental text for earth science, Westward expansion, and national parks units.

• Fans of the Where Is Series: Readers collecting educational adventures exploring famous natural wonders and historical sites.