Exploring the Earth with John Wesley Powell

Download or read book Exploring the Earth with John Wesley Powell written by Michael Elsohn Ross and published by . This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you listen to the earth? Even though the land can't really talk, every stone, mound of soil, & rocky ridge has a story to tell. Picture yourself as a daring earth explorer -- someone like John Wesley Powell. From his boyhood, Wes was intrigued by rocks & soil. He wanted to understand why the land was shaped as it was & how rocks & soil were formed. Although he lost an arm in a Civil War battle, he didn't abandon his dream. Soon he was leading a bold expedition through the unmapped canyons of the Colorado River -- including the Grand Canyon. Follow along as Wes studies the puzzles of the earth's history. Along the way, you can try out tips & experiments that will help you explore the earth on your own. Illustrations.