Connect geology to history and culture-and discover why the Grand Canyon continues to shape the United States today. Carved by the Colorado River and shaped by time, the Grand Canyon is an iconic U.S. landmark. In Our Grand Canyon, kids discover how it formed over millions of years and why it's still important to us today. Along the way, children connect geography to history as they learn how people have studied and protected this natural wonder across generations. The book supports early social studies by helping kids ask questions, notice patterns, and build background knowledge about landforms, communities, and the ways a landmark can shape culture and identity. Our Grand Canyon: Builds geography knowledge through an unforgettable U.S. landmark Supports early social studies learning with clear, engaging text features Highlights the canyon's changing story across time, from ancient origins to today The Remarkable Landmarks series helps children connect places to the stories and ideas that shaped the United States. Each book asks a question that invites children to explore a famous landmark as young geographers and historians. With vivid photographs, kid-friendly explanations, and prompts that spark discussion, the series is perfect for curious kids who love learning through real places.
Jennifer Prior has written over 100 educational books for teachers and children, covering literacy, language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. Her instructional resources include Focused Reading Intervention, Targeted Reading Intervention, Exploring Nonfiction, Exploring Writing, and Write Time for Kids (R), as well as her textbooks Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Research into Practice and Environmental Print in the Classroom: Meaningful Connections for Learning to Read. For students, she has authored children's informational books such as America's Natural Landmarks, Rocky Mountain States, and Polar Regions Through Time, along with science and social studies titles in partnership with TIME for Kids (R) and recent works like Our Grand Canyon. Jennifer's books combine classroom-tested strategies with engaging, real-world connections. She is a former classroom teacher and has been a professor of education at Northern Arizona University for over 20 years. Outside of writing, Jennifer enjoys creative, hands-on pursuits. She sings, cooks, crafts artisanal soaps, and makes pine needle baskets, which can be seen at the annual Flagstaff Open Studios art show. She lives in Flagstaff, AZ, with her husband, their dog Monica, and cats Mary and Chad.
