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(0)Bray Jacobson
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The longest river in the United States isn't the Mississippi River-that's the Missouri. But, the Missouri is part of the huge Mississippi River system that's truly a natural wonder! It contains 250 tributaries in all. Readers learn even more fun facts about the Mississippi River and its system of waterways in this volume. With content supporting both social studies and science curricula, the accessible text covers geography as well as conservation."--...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Grand Canyon is so large, it can be seen from space! This natural wonder was carved out of the Colorado Plateau by the rush of the Colorado River over thousands of years. Today, millions of people visit Grand Canyon National Park which encompasses the Grand Canyon and land around it. Readers are introduced to the Grand Canyon through its formation, incredible views, and important biodiversity. The achievable text is paired with breath-taking,...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"One of the best-known waterfalls on Earth is right here in North America! Niagara Falls is found between the U.S. state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario on the Niagara River. While it's not the highest waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls is so majestic partly because of the sheer volume of water that falls over its height. In this book, readers learn about the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and how they formed. Amazing...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Rocky Mountains were once a great obstacle to those traveling west. Today, they are passable but still formidable in their height and the length of the mountain range. In these ways, among others, the Rocky Mountains are truly a natural wonder! Readers find out the combination of ways the mountain range formed as well as where to find the highest peaks in this book. Accessible language and age-appropriate detail are complemented by full-color...
5) Denali
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The tallest mountain in North America is in the United States--but it's far away from most of those states! Denali, previously known as Mount McKinley, is in Alaska, and in this book, readers learn how to describe where it is using directions and practice reading simple maps. Additional information about the peak's controversial naming history, height, and the climbers who tackle it are found in the book's achievable main text." -- Provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Everglades is an incredibly unique ecosystem. It's so unique, there's no other place on Earth called an 'everglade!' It's the breeding ground for wading birds, filters and supplies water to the people that live around it, and is so important to the survival of species in south Florida that much of it has been protected as a national park. Readers travel through the 'river of grass' in this accessible volume, introducing the natural wonder that...
