rivers

When Carruthers is miserable with a cold, Eugene and Emily cheer him up with a story about a wonderful adventure shared by three friends one summer afternoon on the river.

Briefly discusses the characteristics, origins, formation, and uses of rivers.

Presents an overview of rivers, how they are formed, their uses, and some of the forces threatening rivers today.

Briefly describes rivers, lakes, and ponds, some of the life forms that depend on them, and what scientists are doing to help conserve them.

Describes the different types of water in the world's rivers and lakes, explains how rivers helped shape the world, and explains the life cycle of a lake.

Briefly describes rivers, lakes, and ponds, some of the life forms that depend on them, and how pollution has damaged them.

Describes the water cycle, how rivers flow from source to the sea, the plant and animal life supported by rivers, how humans use rivers, and some of the world's longest rivers.

Photographs and simple text describe the Earth's rivers and lakes, their wildlife and plants, and how humans use them.

Contains basic information on rivers, in simple text and illustrations, including how rivers are made, how rivers change, and what their habitats and ecosystems are like. Includes a list of related reading sites, a glossary, and an index.

A simple story about a girl named Raquel who loves living by a river introduces the letter "r".