In this lively, colorful, up-to-date, and fact-packed book, kids ages 8 to 12 can join Mike Buchheit, Director of the Grand Canyon Field Institute, on a one-of-a-kind expedition of discovery. Together, they will climb ancient rocks, spot amazing plants, track awesome animals, and go back in time to see how early pioneers and native peoples lived. Features more than 200 color photos and illustrations, a kid-friendly map, tips on identifying plants and wildlife, visual explanations of how the canyon was formed, timeline of human events, historic photos and archaeological images, and the best sites for kids to experience the park. An essential book for kids to learn about Grand Canyon.