River Wild: An Activity Guide to North American Rivers - Softcover

Castaldo, Nancy F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556525850 ISBN 13: 9781556525858

Publisher: Chicago Review Press, 2006

Synopsis

Kids will delight in learning about the formation of rivers, the water cycle, and the variety of habitats that exist along the length of a river in this introduction to the precious natural resource of rivers. All major rivers that run through the United States, Canada, and Mexico are discussed in regional chapters, including the Chattahoochee, Colorado, Columbia, Hudson, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Rio Grande, and St. Lawrence Rivers as well as many others. Kids will discover how rivers have shaped our history and learn of the issues that are currently facing these important waterways. More than 30 fun-filled activities including "Build Your Own Dam," "Huckleberry Finn Log Raft," "Salmon Trap Game," and "Settling Sediment" are provided. Sidebars on river keepers around the country, and a complete resource section listing books, videos, and websites complete this activity guide.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy F. Castaldo is a former enviromental educator and the author of many notable nature books for children, including Deserts, Oceans, Rainforests, Rainy Day Play, Sunny Days and Starry Nights, and Winter Day Play.

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-7. This useful guide looks at many facets of rivers, from geology to ecology. After a general introduction to topics such as the water cycle, watersheds, and conservation, chapters spotlight rivers in specific areas of North America, such as the Midwest, the Southwest and Mexico, and Canada. Illustrated with drawings and paintings in shades of gray, a typical chapter might discuss three or four rivers, introduce an animal species of the region, provide several science activities and a recipe, and profile a riverkeeper (an individual who works to protect a specific river). Sidebars offer additional information, such as a list of birds that use the Mississippi flyway (migratory path) or the effects of introducing non-native fish into the Colorado. The extensive back matter includes lists of recommended books and Web sites for each chapter, a list of riverkeepers by region, places to visit, a calendar of events, and a glossary. Of special interest in communities where school units focus on local rivers, this book serves as a good source of information and projects. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1556525850
• ISBN 13: 9781556525858
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144