The World's Most Amazing Rivers (Raintree Perspectives: Landform Top Tens) - Softcover

Ganeri, Anita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406211044 ISBN 13: 9781406211047

Publisher: Raintree

Synopsis

Which single river carries a fifth of all river water? Why is the river Ganges worshiped as a goddess? Which river is home to crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and bull sharks? The world has many rivers. Some have become busy ports and important trade routes, while others act as vital lifelines to remote communities. Find out about the fascinating religious and cultural significance of some of the worlds rivers, the many different animals and plants that make their homes here, and why so many rivers are now in danger from pollution.

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About the Author

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Review

What set this series apart is the eye-catching double-page layouts accompanied by bold typography and inviting sidebars. Because each book focuses on the top ten areas, readers are introduced to exciting places around the world. For each of the areas list --Library Media Connection

One way to introduce young students to the wonders of science is by showing them the beauty of the natural world. But the authentic experience of many young readers is limited to landforms in their immediate communities. This makes it difficult for them t --NSTA

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406211044
• ISBN 13: 9781406211047
• Binding: Paperback