From the publishers of The World Almanac, here is a series that provides vivid and authoritative portraits of the world's major rivers. Each title in Great Rivers of the World provides an insight into the river's history, its geographical features and wildlife, and the towns and settlements along its banks. Each book also includes a survey of farming, trade, and industry along the river's course and an assessment of the key environmental issues associated with the river. The books feature full-color maps, a time line and ...
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From the publishers of The World Almanac, here is a series that provides vivid and authoritative portraits of the world's major rivers. Each title in Great Rivers of the World provides an insight into the river's history, its geographical features and wildlife, and the towns and settlements along its banks. Each book also includes a survey of farming, trade, and industry along the river's course and an assessment of the key environmental issues associated with the river. The books feature full-color maps, a time line and glossary, and a list of books and Web sites for further reading and investigation.
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