Rivers of the World

by Catherine Brereton

Published 8 February 2018
This book takes readers on a journey along some of the world's most important rivers, including the Amazon, Nile, Mississippi and others. Readers can find out about the plants and animals that live there, the places the river passes through, and why it is important for the local economy and environment.

This book takes readers on a journey along some of the UK's most important rivers, including the Thames, Severn, Avon and others. Readers can find out about the plants and animals that live there, the towns and cities the river passes through, and why it is important for the local economy and environment.

This series looks at major rivers in the UK and the wider world. Supporting the KS1-2 geography curriculum, the books take readers on a journey along each river from spring to estuary, looking at the plants and animals that live in and by it, the places it flows past along the way, its economic importance and environmental aspects. Simple text and colourful photos encourage children to learn about these important aspects of physical geography.