John Wesley Powell: Soldier, Explorer, Scientist

by Jean Thor Cook

John Wesley Powell's insatiable curiosity led him to explore the area of the US marked ""unknown"" on maps -- an area he mapped and named the Grand Canyon. Powell was a one-armed Civil War veteran when he led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1869.

78 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lalla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in the visitor center of Zion Canyon in Utah. It is written for elementary students and has an excellent glossary. I am interested in children's literature and on the lookout for new books to recommend to my students. This is a very well written account of a fearless explorer, patriot,and dedicated scientist. I have to admit that i did know the story of this man's many accomplishments and look forward to seeing the Grand Canyon someday. An exciting and worh while read for all ages

[Becca Kirkman · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Wesley Powell only had one arm when he explored the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. He was a manly man! I really enjoyed this quick biography about his life. He was a brilliant and brave man. His expeditions were dangerous, and he went through it all with one arm!
When my students complain- I will bring him up as an example!