Ocean State Libraries

Learn about a drop of water's journey through Nature.

Describes the ecology of mountain streams and how they feed and shelter plants and animals.

Discusses the resources and delicately balanced communities found in the rivers and lakes throughout the world.

Investigates the plant and animal life found in ponds and streams and suggests related experiments and activities.

The Rhine River begins in the Swiss Alps and flows through central Europe before reaching the Netherlands, where it empties into the North Sea. This book highlights this major transportation route in Western Europe and its scenic stretches of fairytale castles and picturesque vineyards. Sadly, by the mid-20th century, the waters were polluted by waste from farms and factories from major cities. Cooperation by Switzerland, France, Germany, and the...

"Do you like scavenger hunts? How do you tell if creek water is clean and healthy? Join Lucas and his sister as they act like scientists looking for certain kinds of bugs (aquatic macroinvertebrates) that can only survive in unpolluted waters. What will they find as they turn over rocks, pick up leaves and sort through the mud? Read along to find out if their creek gets a passing grade"--

Describes a river in Alaska and the life that it supports, emphasizing how the living things around it are connected and dependent upon it for their survival.

"River examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills"--