Title:
Discover national monuments, national parks, natural wonders / Cynthia Light Brown ; illustrated by Blair Shedd.
ISBN:
9781934670286
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Publication Information:
White River Junction, Vt. : Nomad Press, [2008]
©2008
Physical Description:
106 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Plate tectonics -- Muir Woods National Monument -- Carlsbad Caverns National Park -- Jewel Cave National Monument -- Dinosaur National Monument -- Petrified Forest National Park -- Grand Canyon National Park -- Lassen Volcanic National Park -- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve -- Devils Tower National Monument -- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve -- White Sands National Monument -- Death Valley National Park -- Denali National Park and Preserve -- Buck Island Reef National Monument.
Summary:
Fascinating facts about America's most popular natural landmarks provide the backbone for this fun-filled collection of activities that replicate the organic processes that formed them. Interspersed with history, factoids, and sidebars, this engaging reference explores scientific concepts, such as the formation of coral reefs and the cause of volcanic eruptions. Each monument--from the Lava Beds to the Petrified Forest--is showcased in a graphic multipage spread and is followed by hands-on experiments, allowing children to make their own stalactites and discover how a river can erode rock into a canyon. Expressing true appreciation for the United States' natural wonders, this comprehensive guide clearly illustrates their formation, from glittering caves to giant trees.
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Audience:
"Ages 8 and up"--P. [4] of cover.
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OCLC Number:
ocn228365763
Availability:
~0
