Our Earth in Action: Rivers

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.

Table Of Contents
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
About Chris Oxlade
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.

(BK-9781445131962)

SKU BK-9781445131962
Barcode # 9781445131962
Brand Franklin Watts Ltd
Artist / Author Chris Oxlade
Shipping Weight 0.1400kg
Shipping Width 0.270m
Shipping Height 0.200m
Shipping Length 0.300m
Assembled Length 26.600m
Assembled Height 30.000m
Assembled Width 20.300m
Type Paperback

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