Our Earth in Action: Rivers -Chris Oxlade Children's Book

Author: Chris Oxlade
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Category: Children's Geography Books
Age Group: 12-17
Book Format: Paperback

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.

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
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.

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