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.

This book is part of a book series called Our Earth in Action .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Chris Oxlade is an experienced writer of children's non-fiction and specialises in scientific subjects.

This book has the following chapters:

• 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