The Ganges (Great Rivers of the World)

Cumming, David

ISBN 10: 0836854438 ISBN 13: 9780836854435

Publisher: World Almanac Education, 2003

Synopsis

Discusses the famous Indian river, including its history, economical importance, wildlife, flooding problems, and evnironmental concerns.

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: World Almanac Education
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0836854438
• ISBN 13: 9780836854435
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48