The Colorado River (Watts Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0531117383 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each one gives an overview of its subject, including geological, geographical, and environmental features, and contains maps and color and black-and-white photos and reproductions. Sidebars contain interesting tidbits of information. The ancient peoples of the area are described, as are Spanish and American explorers. Tigris and Euphrates has a small opening section about the rivers themselves, but the rest of the text is virtually a history lesson on the region, which has sustained such ancient cultures as Babylonia and Assyria. From School Library JournalGr 5-7-These three rivers have had an enormous impact on their surroundings and these books attempt to explain their importance. There is also an extensive section on dams and their ability to produce hydroelectric power, as well as on the many irrigat
theresa springer said From the Rocky's to Mexico. I kind of like this one. It gives quite the geography lesson all wrapped up in water. Each chapter is informative and could be read in a single setting. I like how simple the Grand Canyon is explained in the second chapter. The point of the book is the whole river and the author does a nice job of
Examines the location, origin, history, and uses of the Colorado River.