rivers

Describes what a busy river looks like, where it starts, and how it progresses from a bubbling stream to a calmer, wider, and deeper river before ending its journey in the salty sea.

Three children accompany their father in a canoe and explore the plant and animal life along a river near their home.

Presents an introduction to rivers and streams, including the effects they have had on human settlements and trade, and the physical geography of the earth; also examines the major rivers in the world, including the Nile, Amazon, and Ganges.

Provides instructions for projects and activities that explore river and stream habitats and explains why these environments should be preserved and protected.

An exploration of whitewater sports that discusses its history, river types, difficulty, gear, and different types of sports, including kayaking, rafting, and creeking; and profiles well-known whitewater athletes.

Describes the characteristics of the world's rivers, the changes that rivers make on the land, and the course of the river to the sea.

A river gradually becomes depleted as more and more people use its resources to build cities, transport goods, and handle sewage.

Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics of rivers.

Describes the characteristics, formation, uses, plant and animal life, and conservation of rivers.

Simple text and photographs provide facts about rivers.