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Our Earth in Action: Rivers


Our Earth in Action

No. of pages 32

Published: 2014

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Great for age 7-11 years

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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

This book is in the following series:

Our Earth in Action
Fascinating overviews of the processes that shape our planet.

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