rivers

An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.

"Sail along five mighty rivers and discover incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. Follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs"--Back cover.

Text and photographs look at the geography of the major rivers in the world.

Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world's rivers! Readers explore how rivers form and how they affect other geography around them, as well as what parts of a river are called and how humans use and change rivers from their natural state. The main content highlights famous rivers, such as the Ganges, showing them on simple globes to engage readers' in map reading, an essential social studies skill.

"A spunky young girl decides to sell lemonade on a hot summer day, venturing out all the way to the river's end where she finds some unexpected and fantastical clientele"--.

Likening a thread to a river that embroiders the planet, a gentle celebration of the role of rivers explains how they carry life-sustaining water while connecting the world and providing shelter, energy and memories.

Presents an illustrated look at eighteen rivers from all over the world.

An ant encounters an alphabet of wildlife as it is swept down a river during a summer storm.

Gazing at the river outside her window, a child imagines all the places the river could take her from the city all the way to the ocean, and dreams of all that she would see.

"Many facts are known about the mountains and rivers that exist on Earth. Some of these facts, however, aren't quite as well known as others. You might be surprised to learn that scientists from Europe and America don't agree on the definition of a mountain . . . readers will learn about many of the more surprising facts having to do with these landforms and bodies of water"--Provided by publisher.