Did You Know?

The Grand Canyon is over a million years old!

How It Was Made

The river cut through the rock. This took a long time. Now we see the canyon.

Fun Things to Do

You can hike and take photos. Some people ride on mules. It is fun to look at the view!

What Grand Canyon Does

It shows how nature can change land.

It helps people learn about rocks.

It is a home for many plants and animals.

It brings many tourists each year.

It is a place for fun and adventure.

It helps us see the past of our Earth.

More About Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is very old. It took a long time to make. The river cut through rock for years. Now it is a big, deep hole.

Many people visit the Grand Canyon. They come to see the view and hike. It is a fun place for families. People learn about nature here.

In the future, we will keep it safe. It is a special place. We want kids to see it too!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["The Grand Canyon"] --> B["Carved by the Colorado River"] B --> C["Location: Arizona, United States"] A --> D["Length: 277 miles (446 km)"] A --> E["Width: up to 18 miles (29 km)"] A --> F["Depth: over a mile"]

What Do These Words Mean?

canyon:A deep valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it.
carved:Cut or shaped out of something, usually by natural forces.
attains:Reaches or achieves a certain level or amount.
steep-sided:Having sides that rise sharply and are very steep.
depth:How deep something is from the top to the bottom.