Exploring the Earth with John Wesley Powell

Do you listen to the earth? Even though the land can't really talk, every stone, mound of soil, & rocky ridge has a story to tell. Picture yourself as a daring earth explorer -- someone like John Wesley Powell. From his boyhood, Wes was intrigued by rocks & soil. He wanted to understand why the land was shaped as it was & how rocks & soil were formed. Although he lost an arm in a Civil War battle, he didn't abandon his dream. Soon he was leading a bold expedition through the unmapped canyons of the Colorado River -- including the Grand Canyon. Follow along as Wes studies the puzzles of the earth's history. Along the way, you can try out tips & experiments that will help you explore the earth on your own. Illustrations.Ross, Michael Elsohn is the author of 'Exploring the Earth with John Wesley Powell', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422355817 and ISBN 1422355810.