Presents a picture book depicting the true story of how a man named Mike went to look for a creek--once bubbling with life, that was lost in northeast Iowa, buried under farm fields for many years--and brought it back to life.
"Discusses what rivers are, their importance to humans and to the ecosystem, how humans are harming them, and what can be done to protect them"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores the food chains and webs that exist in river habitats, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other"--Provided by publisher.
Traces the history of river systems across the United States and examines their current state, discussing how human activities have impacted the nation's rivers and impaired connections between river worlds and other ecosystems.
