rivers

Presents an introduction to rivers, in simple text with illustrations, describing what they are, how they form, and the plant and animal life that live in and around them.

Explores how and why people have made their homes in river regions throughout history and around the world.

Discusses floods, waterfalls, and the importance of 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.