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This book delves into the diverse ways water exists in nature, inviting readers to explore landscapes where mountains, rivers, and lakes converge. The author presents a variety of accessible, engaging conversations between a parent and her children to provide a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of Earth's water systems, further illuminated by a comparative map highlighting notable mountains around the globe for scale. Through these interactions, young readers will discover how rain and melting snow feed rivers that meander through valleys, sometimes forming lakes trapped by natural barriers. The text also explains how mountains act as vast reservoirs that supply springs with water, which in turn may form the headwaters of rivers. Overall, this book captures the wonder and diversity of Earth's water systems, offering fresh perspectives on the geographical formations that shape our planet.

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ISBN 10:  0267502389 ISBN 13:  9780267502387
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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