Where Is Niagara Falls?

Where is/are...?

by Megan Stine, Who H.Q., Tim Foley (Illustrator)

While traveling through Canada in 1678, a French priest came across the most gigantic waterfalls he'd ever seen. Stricken with both awe and fear, he began to shake, fell to his knees, and prayed. Ever since, people from all over the world have come to explore among them the daredevils determined to tumble down or walk across the falls on tightrope. Kids will get a kick reading about the hare-brained stunts and will also learn how the falls were formed and how--one day--they will disappear.

Genres: Nonfiction, Geography, Childrens, History, Chapter Books

112 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

Megan Stine is the Editor-in-Chief of Real U Guides and the author of more than 100 books for young readers including Trauma-Rama, an etiquette book for teenagers published by Seventeen magazine, and several titles in a series based on the popular 1990’s television series Party of Five. A frequent writer of books in the enormously popular Mary-Kate and Ashley series, she is the best-selling author of Likes Me, Likes Me Not and Instant Boyfriend. She has worked with CBS and ABC in developing comedy and drama television pilots, and has written comedy material for a well-known radio personality in New York.

When she isn’t writing, she is a portrait and fine art photographer and a contributing photographer for the Real U series of guides.

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ice built up and blocked/dammed it up that water stopped flowing for a day and you could walk across the dry river bed.

Sadly a woman, 61, went over in a barrel but thought the press wouldn't bother writing about it if they knew her age so she had a publicity manager say she was 40-something. And then when she did it and went to cash-in with meet & greets/autographs they didn't believe it was her because she had gray hair. Sad. Ageism is still alive and well though.

[Rosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't realize how the history of waterfalls could be so sad. My 8 yr old and I really enjoy these books together.

[midnightfaerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent book for kids to learn about Niagara Falls. Each chapter is clear and concise about the topics. They range from the history of the falls, when the towns were first made, the first suspension bridge, and the daredevils that visited over time. It goes on to cover the change over the years, the unusual people that visited and challenged the falls - those that lost and those that won. I liked that it also went into the history of Tesla and Edison, and how alternating current came to be utilized by the falls. Great for anywhere between 4th-7th grade or so. Illustrations and side notes on interesting facts, like the Goat Island Hermit, made it an interesting read.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still not clear on where all that water comes from . . .

[Kristi Clemow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book - wished it had a bit more about the falls and less about Tesla and the daredevils - but I think kids would like that part.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where Is Niagara Falls by Megan Stine is a quick but loaded with facts read about the origins of Niagara Falls that spans between New York and Ontario. From its early development after the end of the last Ice Age, she explains the forces at work to make the Great Lakes and such masterpieces of nature as Niagara Falls. There are many examples of the more famous daredevils and the tricks they tried such as going over the falls in a barrel, walking a tightrope across the falls, and some accidental tricks as well. Learn about the early western discoverers and their initial impressions upon seeing the falls as well as the impact of erosion over the years and what the future looks like for Niagara Falls. Nicely researched and written, this book packs almost everything you could want to know about this wonder of nature.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always buy these books when we travel as a family and read them out loud. And this was the perfect book to read while driving to Niagara Falls! Yes, the reading level is geared towards younger children-- but the content is for all! We always like how much more we know than the museums and locations we visit tell us. :) This one was filled with great stories of how people reacted to the falls and after they were discovered and when they became a popular tourist destination.

My kids are teenagers-- these are quick read, information packed books that take 30 minutes to read!

[Victoria B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but sweet book about Niagara Falls - from where it gets the water is sourced, development of the surrounding area, and how the water is used, to the daredevils and their (crazy) stunts of the years, to the erosion that will slowly decay the Falls to extinction.

I have visited Niagara Falls in the past, but I learned many new interesting tidbits while reading this book. Now I want to go back with my new knowledge and with a new appreciation.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Where Is Niagara Falls?" explores the past, present, and future of this famous landmark and tourist attraction. The language is accessible for a young audience, and the content is informative and engaging for readers of all ages. I'm not as knowledgeable about U.S. geography as I should be. This book educated me about the facts of Niagara Falls, while strengthening my desire to visit!

[Kasey Gregory]

They really need to start updating the books! Written in 2015, but it feels much older.

Less of a ‘where’ and more of a business side to the falls. Would’ve been nice to have more information about their formation and the area instead of daredevil stories.

For a book called Where Is Niagara Falls it seems like you’re expected to already know that!!

[Taralee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a neat book to read. I enjoyed every bit of info in it!

[Yvonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't know much about the falls so this was a great starter read about the history of the falls and how it has changed.

[Zahraa Mahdi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains very essential information that everyone should be aware of.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been to Niagara Falls two times now and I never knew that the water was "turned down" so no one has seen it at its full glory since the 1800s.

[Rainbow Bay Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 min book review

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[Emmaline · Rating 5 out of 5]

We went to Niagara falls 2 years ago, But I wanted to refresh my brain so I read this book. Really enjoyed it! So fun!

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly full of information that was intriguing.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great 👍🏻! I am trying to read a book like this everyday and it’s been fun!🌿

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Headed to Niagara Falls this summer so I picked this little book off the shelf. Very interesting read.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book about the Falls. Very kid-friendly but with lots of detail and information. Highly recommended for students.

[Brayden Burton]

very informational

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was completely fascinated by the woman who went over in a barrel!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was filled with a lot of tidbits about the history of the Niagra Falls. It was very interesting to read.

[Dominique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Apparently people like to risk their life on Niagara Falls. They had tightrope walkers and a man jumped of a platform over Niagara Falls. Even an old lady went over in a barrel and survived! People are crazy.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I've read in this series. It was so full of fun, interesting stories as well as factual information.

[Hope Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book because it gave me a lot of facts about where is niagara falls. It talked about where it is and then it also talked about who did these dares over niagara falls and who died doing these dares. My favorite part was one of the dares where a girl went over niagara falls in a barrell. I would recommend this book to anybody who doesn't know where niagara falls is located at.

[Nathaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. There's a whole chapter about daredevils. You can't do daredevils anymore unless you get permission. One person walked across in 2012, but he was a tight rope walker and he got permission.

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. In 1960, a person went over with just a life jacket on and survived.

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read with my 3rd grade daughter

[Tam Newell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of interesting facts about Niagara Falls. Might have been better had I read it before I went there this summer.