Text and color photos and diagrams present an overview of rivers, covering their sources, their flow, floods, waterfalls, river wildlife, and other related topics.
Takes the reader on a journey along the mighty Missouri-Misissippi River, describing physical features, animal and plant life, how people use the river, and the importance of conservation.
Describes aquatic biomes, focusing on life in rivers and streams, and explains the effect of pollution on these biotic communities and on the lives of people everywhere.