CHAPTER ONE A River Carves a Canyon 4 CHAPTER TWO Geology Written in Stone 12 CHAPTER THREE Canyon Dwellers 18 CHAPTER FOUR People Who Made Canyon History 26 CHAPTER FIVE Protecting the Canyon for Tomorrow 34 Park Map 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48 CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE A RIVER CARVES A CANYON At Grand Canyon National Park there are many things to explore and experience The Colorado River cuts through the park It divides the park into northern and southern sections Along the South Rim near Bright Angel Trail a park ranger points out a fossil in a rock to curious visitors Elsewhere a field biologist tracks a California condor She sweeps an antenna back and forth Soon The South Kaibab Trail offers beautiful panoramic views of the canyon
