Geology of the Great Plains and Mountain West: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed

Illustrated by Eric Baker. In Geology of the Great Plains and Mountain West, kids ages 9–12 have fun learning how geology and physical geography are intertwined as they explore the unique setting of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. The region includes the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Terrain, climate, and the great movements of the earth impact the rivers, lakes, plains, and mountains of America’s heartland. Fascinating facts and educational sidebars help kids learn about big concepts in physical geography, such as how the Rocky Mountains affect climate and why the largest river system in North America meanders across the middle of the continent. Young readers can explore these ideas further with hands-on projects that include creating a tornado, engineering a flood, and forming kettle ponds from melting glaciers.