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72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm.
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Explores the traits and characteristics of a river ecosystem, using the Columbia River Basin as an example. Discusses typical flora and fauna, and the impact that humans have on the river as well.
5) Pond & river
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72 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 folded poster.
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8) Pond & river
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1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.
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The Colorado River is a crucial resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from the Colorado's headwaters to its parched terminus, once a verdant wetland but now a million-acre desert. He takes readers on an adventure downriver, along a labyrinth of waterways, reservoirs, power plants, farms, fracking sites, ghost towns, and RV parks,...
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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The Rhine River begins in the Swiss Alps and flows through central Europe before reaching the Netherlands, where it empties into the North Sea. This book highlights this major transportation route in Western Europe and its scenic stretches of fairytale castles and picturesque vineyards. Sadly, by the mid-20th century, the waters were polluted by waste from farms and factories from major cities. Cooperation by Switzerland, France, Germany, and the...
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Today, the river basin is home to about one-third of China's population. The near completion...
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xii, 266 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
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English
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"Produced in conjunction with the documentary radio series entitled Watersheds as Commons, this book comprises essays and interviews from a diverse group of southwesterners including members of Tewa, Tohono O'odham, Hopi, Navajo, Hispano, and Anglo cultures. Their varied cultural perspectives are shaped by consciousness and resilience through having successfully endured the aridity and harshness of southwestern environments."--Provided by publisher....
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xx, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"As population growth and climate upheaval strain the Southwest's water resources, Mythical River uncovers the folly of modern water policies and illuminates a way forward: recognizing the rights of ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.
15) Ganges
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1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks with a rich variety of wildlife. This reveals how the Ganges has shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefts in India.
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