Ganges: Rivers of the World - Hardcover

David Cumming

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0788195115 ISBN 13: 9780788195112

Publisher: Diane Pub Co, 1994

Synopsis

The Ganges River rises in the Himalaya mountains & flows for 1,550 miles across northern India to empty into the Bay of Bengal. More than 300 million people are dependent on the river for both food & water. The Ganges is also the center of spiritual life for millions of Hindus. The Ganges delta, home to the Bengal tiger & many other rare & beautiful animals, is also subject to terrible flooding. The people of Bangladesh face a constant battle against monsoon rains that swell the Ganges & flood the delta. This book examines these climatic conditions, pollution & the effects of deforestation & dams. Color photos. Juvenile audience.

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-Six of the world's important rivers are discussed in these series entries. Each book begins with a large, clear map that shows the river's geographical and political context while the text discusses its dimensions, and the historical, economic, and environmental impact on its respective regions. The narratives are driven by the natural flow of the events and geography described and include a brief discussion of major cities along the river's course. Good-quality full-color photographs and reproductions, all adequately captioned, are found throughout. There are occasional lapses. Sensational facts are mentioned for no other discernible reason than to titillate readers. It hardly helps readers' understanding of The Nile to learn that in 1898 a fanatical Sudanese religious leader's warriors hacked a British army officer to death. Obviously written before the great flood of 1993, Morgan's text states that, "Today, the risk of serious flooding on the Mississippi is not great." Still, for the most part, the titles are clear and conversational in tone and are free of cultural bias while conveying a good deal of useful information.
Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Diane Pub Co
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0788195115
• ISBN 13: 9780788195112
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Editor: Rosemary Ashley