Ocean State Libraries

This book includes an overview of streams and rivers as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in streams and rivers.

Describes the equipment and techniques used in freshwater fishing.

Provides information about the surroundings, course, and importance of ten of the world's longest rivers, including the Nile, the Mississippi, the Yenisei, and the Parana.

Explores the many elements that depends on rivers, both nature and people.

Examines, in text and photographs, the animals and plants that live in and along a river.

In this sequel to Water Beds, readers go on an around-the-world boat ride to learn how mammals sleep in or around ten major rivers of the world. Includes "For Creative Minds" section with animal adaptation activities and a world map.

Presents an overview of rivers, how they are formed, their uses, and some of the forces threatening rivers today.

This book looks at the world's rivers and lakes and how animals and plants have adapted to live in and around fresh water. --