How do waterfalls form? How long is the Nile River? Who led the first expedition on Mount Everest? Discover the earth's most amazing natural wonders in Big Fantastic Earth! Explore the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the deep grooves of the Grand Canyon, and discover how the incredible landscapes around the world were formed. Big Fantastic Earth takes readers on an exciting journey around the world's incredible natural architecture. Perfect for 9-11 year olds reading independently, reading becomes a fact- discovering adventure with these Level 4 readers. Supporting and encouraging a lifetime love of reading, nonfiction subjects are clearly explained, described vividly, and brought to life with true encounters, fascinating statistics, and dramatic photographic images. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as articles, journals, and timelines. Lexile measure: 800 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: O Trusted