Looking Into the Grand Canyon

Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Discover the wonders of the world layer by layer. Looking at Layers explores down beneath Earth's surface, high up into the trees, out into space, and even within our bodies. As readers peel away each layer, engaging text and colorful images explain how these layers formed, what makes them unique, and why they are important. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, a fast facts section, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.