Dwayne Hicks

In the middle of the North America is gigantic stretch of flatland called the Great Plains. This region is home to numerous species of plants and animals, with grasses being one of the most dominant. It encompasses many regions, geological formations, and landscapes, including the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Missouri Plateau, which extends into Canada, massive swaths of farmland in the midwestern states, and much more. Some areas of the Great Plains have suffered due to the actions of people, such as the Dust Bowl during the 1930s. Better building and farming practices have helped the plains return the fertile farmland it once was. Readers take a tour of this massive area with the aid of manageable text and dazzling photographs.

There's no place on Earth like the Grand Canyon This rugged, geologic formation has taken centuries to form, and is now an attraction that people all over the world flock to see. The Grand Canyon and surrounding area are home to many unique animals, including cougars, bighorn sheep, snakes, scorpions, and many species of birds. In addition to the environmental details, this book also includes a map of the Grand Canyon as well as information about the history of the area. Readers are sure to be drawn in by the amazing photographs of panoramic landscapes and wild animals.

The Great Basin is the largest land area in the United States with no outlets to the ocean. This region covers most of Nevada, half of Utah, and parts of California, Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming. The Great Basin actually made up of several smaller basins, including the Great Salt Lake and the Salton Sink. This large area has a variety of climates, elevations, landforms, wildlife, and natural parks. Man-made canals have drained the area of water to supply large populations, which has altered the Great Basin form what it used to be. The manageable text is paired with dazzling photographs of landscapes, natural formations, plants, and animals.

There's no place on Earth like the Grand Canyon This rugged, geologic formation has taken centuries to form, and is now an attraction that people all over the world flock to see. The Grand Canyon and surrounding area are home to many unique animals, including cougars, bighorn sheep, snakes, scorpions, and many species of birds. In addition to the environmental details, this book also includes a map of the Grand Canyon as well as information about the history of the area. Readers are sure to be drawn in by the amazing photographs of panoramic landscapes and wild animals.