Rivers of the world

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The Mississippi, giant at work

Describes the birth of the Mighty Mississippi and its importance in the development of the country. Briefly examines piloting and engineering problems and man's methods of controlling or correcting them.

The Mississippi, giant at work

Describes the birth of the Mighty Mississippi and its importance in the development of the country. Briefly examines piloting and engineering problems and man's methods of controlling or correcting them.

Nile, lifeline of Egypt

Describes ancient civilization which once flourished along the banks of the Nile and tells of the importance of the Rosetta stone to historians.

The Hudson

The Nile

1978

The Nile River

2013
Explores the Nile River, and examines the impact it has on the civilization of the region, including the people, economy, transportation, and culture.

The Yellow River

1980
Describes the course of the Yellow River in China and shows some of the many hydroelectric power and irrigation projects that depend on it.

The St. Lawrence, seaway of North America

1961
Traces the history of the St. Lawrence River in Canada from the days before the white man came to the present, including the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

The Mississippi, giant at work

Describes the birth of the Mighty Mississippi and its importance in the development of the country. Briefly examines piloting and engineering problems and man's methods of controlling or correcting them.

The Congo, river into central Africa

1964
A history of exploration, travel, and trade on the Congo River. Describes the journeys of Henry M. Stanley, the animal and mineral riches of the river, and the life of its peoples today.

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