Grand Canyon
By Jason Chin
The Story
A father and daughter hike down into the Grand Canyon, layer by layer, uncovering fossils and creatures that reveal millions of years of history hidden in the rock.
Why It's Special
For the kid who asks how old dinosaurs were or why rocks look like that, this book turns a hike into a journey through deep time.
- Big idea: The ground beneath our feet holds millions of years of history, layered and waiting to be read.
- Vibes: Vast, quiet, awe-struck, and scientifically rich.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are fascinated by dinosaurs, fossils, and ancient creatures
- ask a lot of how old is that? and why? questions
- enjoy nature and hiking adventures
- love detailed, realistic illustrations to pore over
Ask Your Little Reader
- Observation: What did the father and daughter notice as they hiked deeper into the canyon?
- Imagination: What do you think the Grand Canyon looked like millions of years ago, before it was carved out?
- Science connection: How do you think a river could cut through solid rock to make something this big?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever found a rock, shell, or fossil and wondered how old it was?
- Story & discovery: What was the most surprising fossil or creature you saw in the book?
