For their water, their power, their wildlife, their beauty, rivers have always been central to human civilizations. This book explains how rivers are formed, their growth and decline, what wildlife lives in them, how people use them for food, power and transport, yet not forgetting the terrible destruction that rivers can bring through floods. 'Location files' are mini case studies that focus on places with a particular feature; 'People files' give potted biographies of famous explorers or discoverers; 'Fact Files' list amazing facts. This book is packed with information, facts and figures, and examples from all around the globe. Clear maps and diagrams extend the expertly-written text.>
- ISBN10 0750244046
- ISBN13 9780750244046
- Publish Date 26 April 2007 (first published 15 July 2004)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 30 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English