Learn about the characteristics, origins, formation, and uses of rivers.

Rivers are essential to every aspect of civilization, yet how many understand how they work? Fleming takes readers on a journey along our planet's waterways, providing a scientist's reflections on the profound interrelationships that rivers have with landscapes, ecosystems, and societies.

Looks at the geography and people that make up river regions throughout the world, focusing on the changing characteristics of both.

Learn about Earth's different types of landforms and bodies of water.

Spend hours navigating the world's great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture. Where in the Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the "Nine Dragon" river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world's great rivers. Each spread in this book, which includes a goregeous gatefold page, offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human-made features, and fascinating historical details. A "biography" of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers--those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination.

Moon-rings 'round moon-rivers impart a unified vision reflected in Earth's flowing waters, returning its liquid light to its sun-sourced beginnings. From deep underground to celestial orbs, water manifests body and spirit-an Earth spirit. We are a water planet whose water-filled skies start at our feet flowing as one water and destination back to the Source, with Earth's moon-rivers grounding the flow of its grace from Sun to Moon to the lives of Men.

Provides simple information about the Earth's rivers, lakes, and oceans, including the water cycle, climate, and pollution.

This book uses math and science to help students learn about rivers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of rivers.