Our Earth in Action: Rivers
Published on 10. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4451-3196-2 (ISBN)
Description
Our Earth in Action examines in detail the forces that shape our planet. From earthquakes to erosion and from volcanoes to extreme weather, this series offers a wide-ranging resource for older children.
Rivers takes a look at how rivers form and age, river science, flooding and dams. Included are case studies on the Mississippi and Nile rivers.
Rivers takes a look at how rivers form and age, river science, flooding and dams. Included are case studies on the Mississippi and Nile rivers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
144 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-3196-2 (9781445131962)
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Person
Chris Oxlade, is an experienced writer of information books for children. He specializes in science and technology, and has written more than sixty titles, on subjects ranging from kites to virtual reality as well as books on various forms of transport.
Content
1: About rivers
2: Rivers and landscapes
3: Upper river stages
4: Middle river stages
5: Lower river stages
6: River science
7: Floods
8: Flood protection
9: River resources
10: Dams
11: Case study: the Mississippi
12: Case study: the Nile
13: River problems
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index
2: Rivers and landscapes
3: Upper river stages
4: Middle river stages
5: Lower river stages
6: River science
7: Floods
8: Flood protection
9: River resources
10: Dams
11: Case study: the Mississippi
12: Case study: the Nile
13: River problems
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index