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.
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Grade 3-5–Combining information about the rivers of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with activities, this book tries hard to remain upbeat in spite of the devastating facts regarding river health. Pollution, environmental degradation, species extinction, and toxic discharges are just some of the ecological problems discussed. A few positive movements are pointed out, and river keepers of some major waterways are profiled. Some of the activities, such as panning for gold or searching for fossils, may be out of reach for most children, although the conservation suggestions and Web sites are helpful.–Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY
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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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The book includes great experiments along with data about rivers and is a great teacher resource. Although some of the activities were too advanced for third grade, we will be using this book each year for our big river unit. Now, could they write one for the rest of the world's rivers?
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River Wild, North America, Colorado River, Hudson River, United States, Native Americans, Grand Canyon, River Rapids, Shoot the Hooch, New York, Rivers of the Northeast, Southeastern Rivers, Other Fun, Other Midwest Rivers, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Mark Twain, Pacific Ocean, Lawrence River, Columbia River, Major Tributaries, The River Highway, Chesapeake Bay, The Great Rivers of the Northwest, Cities Served Browse Sample Pages:
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