14 Fun Facts About the River Thames: A 15-Minute Book (15-Minute Books 90)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (655 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0094BLO0Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It was a river highway long before railways and roads were built. Today it contains over 80 islands, 200 bridges, 20 tunnels, 45 locks, six public ferries and one ford. The River Thames has a colorful history. It has brought flood, disease and death to thousands of Londoners. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Yet it still reminds us of its history with an average of one body a week being found in its waters.How much do you know about the River
"Facts about the River Thames" according to Linda Hammen. Interesting facts but a very short "book". I would have liked more but it is stated that it is a 15-minute book. I am sure there is more out there about my favorite river.