The rivers that make up the great saucer of the Midwest that is the Mississippi Basin flow in from 31 states and parts of Canada. Where so much water comes together in one place, floods are inevitable. In this combination of history, geography and history, Bruce Hiscock tells of the great flood of 1993 along the upper Mississippi River, and in words and pictures shows what a river basin is, how it works as part of the water cycle, and what happened that spring that made the system of dams and levees fail. Full color.
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The rivers that make up the great saucer of the Midwest that is the Mississippi Basin flow in from 31 states and parts of Canada. Where so much water comes together in one place, floods are inevitable. In this combination of history, geography and history, Bruce Hiscock tells of the great flood of 1993 along the upper Mississippi River, and in words and pictures shows what a river basin is, how it works as part of the water cycle, and what happened that spring that made the system of dams and levees fail. Full color.
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Good. THIS IS AN EX--LIBRARY COPY THAT IS STILL IN GOOD SOUND CONDITION! ! ! Former Library book. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0689808712. Illustrated by the author. First printing. INSCRIBED by the author to a previous owner, with a small drawing. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
