Earth's Landforms
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Hills aren't as tall as mountains, but they are still amazing landforms. Movement of Earth's crust form some. Wind and rain move soil to form others. Some are rocky while others are sandy. Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about hills, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.
All caves are underground, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Water forms some caves, while volcanic lava forms others. Some have waterfalls, while others have huge stalactites and stalagmites. Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about caves, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.
All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about islands, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.
All valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth's crust can form others. Some are at the bottom of the sea! Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about valleys, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.
All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.
Look up! All mountains rise high into the sky, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Some form when two pieces of the Earth's crust push up land. Erupting volcanoes form others. Some are growing, while others are shrinking. Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about mountains, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.