Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis

by Rani Iyer

Overview

Rivers are an important part of the Earth. They are home to a variety of life, and humans have come to depend on them for food and transportation. But the actions of humans are harming these important ecosystems. Why do humans need to protect rivers? What can every person do to help protect the important resources rivers provide? Endangered Rivers answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features, and stunning photography. Readers will discover why rivers matter to them and the part they can play in protecting them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543538526
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/11/2017
Series:	Endangered Earth
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Rani Iyer loves to write about science, nature, and culture. She worked for her doctoral degree in remote rain forests all over Western Ghats, India. She has authored many scientific papers, online and print articles, and books for children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A World of Rivers 4

Chapter 2 Pollution and Rivers 10

Chapter 3 More Damage 18

Chapter 4 $$$ 24

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Read Moro 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

Meets NGSS—Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; Earth's Systems (Human Impact on Earth's Systems) Shows readers the causes and effects of human actions, including their own actions, have on the Earth Shows readers ways humans, including themselves, can stop and reverse harm done to the Earth Tackles important global environmental issues in a way readers can understand Uses examples relatable to readers Uses text features and graphic features to help explain content