yangtze river (china)

After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It's up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? In graphic novel format.

A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to board his master's houseboat one evening.

Beginning on a plateau in Tibet, journey down Asia's longest river in this exciting adventure. Traveling through China, learn about the rare Yangtze dolphins, terraced farmlands, various cultures, the giant Three Gorges Dam, and much more!.

Surveys the origin, geological borders, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Yangtze River.

Traces the course of the third longest river in the world, the Yangtze in China, and describes its physical features, history, importance as a source of food and for transportation, and more.

A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to board his master's houseboat one evening.

An exploration of the Yangtze River that discusses its geologic history, plants, and animals, and explores how it is used by humans and efforts to protect it.

Investigates the Yangtze River in China, covering its history, cities and settlements, economic activity, animals and plants, leisure and recreation, and environmental issues, and looking at the future of the river.

Explores the land and people surrounding China's Yangtze River.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the source, outlet, history, people, and uses of the Yangtze River.