Geographywise: Rivers

Why are rivers the lifeblood of our cities? How do they create great valleys? Go on an incredible journey to find out! Go white-water rafting on raging torrents, marvel at beautiful waterfalls, sail on the calm surface of the Nile, or be amazed at huge valleys where ancient rivers once used to flow. Find out how rivers create habitats for wildlife, how they shape the physical landscape and what happens when they flood! Then see how rivers affect human life, providing food and irrigation, a means of travel – and a chance to try all sorts of fun watersports! Including maps and diagrams, this is a wonderful look at all the varied aspects of rivers; their geography and climate, their role in human life and leisure, conservation issues and how to stay safe by the riverside.