Engineered by Nature

The world is full of natural wonders, from the highest point above sea level to giant crystals growing deep underground. Amazing landforms are found in every landscape, from deserts to the ocean. Engineered by Nature introduces readers to these incredible places, explains how they formed, and discusses their importance to people. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Arches National Park

Visitors to Arches National Park see beautiful red rock that naturally formed into arches. Arches National Park looks at when and how these arches formed and what the future looks like for…

Cave of Crystals

In a very deep cave in Mexico, massive crystals grow much larger than a human. Cave of Crystals looks at when and how these crystals formed and what the future looks like for these…

Giant's Causeway

Off the coast of Northern Ireland, stone pillars appear to form a broken bridge. Giant's Causeway looks at when and how these rocks formed and what the future looks like for the fascinating…

Grand Canyon

A massive canyon in Arizona glows red at sunset. Grand Canyon looks at when and how this canyon formed and what the future looks like for the popular landform. Easy-to-read text, vivid…

Great Barrier Reef

Fish, turtles, and many other creatures make their home among a huge coral reef off the coast of Australia. Great Barrier Reef looks at when and how this reef formed and what the future looks

Mount Everest

At the border of Nepal and Tibet, climbers try to reach the highest point above sea level. Mount Everest looks at when and how this mountain formed and what the future looks like for the…

The Great Blue Hole

Off the coast of Belize, tourists dive deep into an underwater hole. The Great Blue Hole looks at when and how this hole formed and what the future looks like for the area. Easy-to-read text,

Uluru

In Australia, a large red rock rises from the flat, dry ground. Uluru looks at when and how this monolith formed and what the future looks like for the beautiful rock. Easy-to-read text,…