Mysteries of the Grand Canyon
Photographic Journey
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4.9 • 22 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
This Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient takes the readers on an interactive multimedia journey. Join a lively little terrier on a trek along a narrow animal path to a secret place deep within the canyon. Amazing stories told by her guides, a California condor and an Abert’s squirrel, keep you wondering what surprising new secrets they will reveal next. What happened to the people that lived in the canyon? Will the condors in the Condor Recovery Program survive? Spectacular photography and dazzling graphics create eye-popping “Wow” moments to instantaneously inspire with the natural beauty and majesty of this remarkable treasure.
Author and photographer Marie von Minden has been traveling full-time in an Airstream travel trailer for 12 years. America’s National Parks are among her favorite places to visit. When a little Cairn Terrier became her traveling companion, the idea of a children’s book series to enhance and deepen knowledge about America’s National Parks was born.
Additional opportunity for learning is provided in the ‘Talks with the Ranger’ section of the ebook through interactive media with movie clips, photo galleries, maps, charts, and links to external websites. A review section along with questions that encourage curiosity and further research make this ebook useful for classroom use.
Readers of all ages will enjoy this engaging story to discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World at the Grand Canyon National Park. This interactive multimedia ebook is especially appropriate for 6-12 year olds and as a read aloud for younger children, and it would also be well suited for educational settings.
Customer Reviews
Teacher, Hope Christian Academy
As a teacher, I am grateful to use this amazing book with my class! My students loved learning about the Grand Canyon from precious Kristi Kay's point of view, and they were excited to participate in the interactive aspects of the book; they didn't want to put it down! I appreciate how it complements the Arizona objectives of our curriculum and will certainly use this Discovery series with my classes for years to come! Thanks Marie Von Minden for authoring a book that is engaging, educational, and so much fun!
"I can learn a bunch from it!" - Ella
"The author has a very creative mind!" - Keara
"Very adventurous!" -Ruby
"I like how you can tell how Kristi Kay feels." - Madelyn
"I like how the paw prints let you do things." - Corbin
"The photos were so real and awesome!" - Ellie
"This is the coolest book ever!" - Caleb
Exceptional Photography and Writing
This delightful, interactive, informational book will not disappoint. The impressive photography, vibrant graphics and incredible wildlife will entertain not only children, but their parents as well. Follow Kristi Kay's photographic adventures as she explores the majestic Grand Canyon with her friends Alex, the California Condor, and Gerri, The Abert's Squirrel. This book is a must for families visiting and learning about the Grand Canyon and its inhabitants. As a National Park's and Junior Ranger enthusiast, I am anticipating reading the author's next book on Yellowstone.
I'd follow Kristi Kay anywhere!
I'm a sucker for an animal tale, especially those that teach about nature. Kristi Kay has stolen my heart! This book includes stunning photography, a wealth of information about one of America's National Parks, and the answers to questions on everything you'd ever want to know about the national treasure. A younger child will enjoy reading about Kristi Kay's adventure, and the interactivity, while older children will find the educational supplements very interesting. This iBook offers a very thorough lesson that will make you feel as if you'd taken the trip yourself. A must have book for families planning a trip to the Grand Canyon or for those that would like to learn more about one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.