"Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we're all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living"--Inside front flap.

An introduction to the animals that live in ponds and streams, including beavers, frogs, ducks, crayfish, trout, and insects.

Describes a river in Alaska and the life that it supports, emphasizing how the living things around it are connected and dependent upon it for their survival.

Takes readers on a journey into a river, showing examples of how the animals and plants are connected and dependent on each other and the river's freshwater environment.

"Meet a small, wild stream--and the fascinating animals who depend on it--as it flows from the mountains and grows into a river. Telling its own story, the stream reveals a surprise around every bend."--

Looks at the geography and people that make up river regions throughout the world, focusing on the changing characteristics of both.

"Do you like scavenger hunts? How do you tell if creek water is clean and healthy? Join Lucas and his sister as they act like scientists looking for certain kinds of bugs (aquatic macroinvertebrates) that can only survive in unpolluted waters. What will they find as they turn over rocks, pick up leaves and sort through the mud? Read along to find out if their creek gets a passing grade"--

A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, venturing down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, animals, nature and rivers.

The geography and geology of lakes and rivers is a fascinating subject. From plankton to larger fishes and wildlife, rivers and lakes contain a great deal of biodiversity. The earliest civilizations were based around rivers including the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates, and Indus and Huang Ho valleys. Illustrating the physical geography, hydrology, ecology, and human use of these areas, Lakes and Rivers provides an excellent overview of the past, present,...