Description
Book SynopsisRivers are one of Earth''s most important resources. 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.
Trade ReviewI can imagine this series being used as a jumping off point for your students to begin thinking about the diversity and talking about the interconnectedness of the issues surrounding Earth’s endangered resources. * NSTA Recommends *
...these issues are important, and even if these introductions are stronger on general concepts than specific facts, they should stimulate enough concern to fuel further inquiry. * School Library Journal *
These volumes point to the role humans have played in endangering Earth’s resources. The information is presented in four chapters; each book’s final chapter focuses on what government and individuals can do now before it’s too late. . . .texts are accessible and supported by photos, diagrams, and related fact boxes. * Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book *
STARRED REVIEW! The colorful text is engaging, and features highlighted and defined keywords, photo illustrations, marginal insets, and a variety of interesting charts and graphs. Educators will approve of the Common Core connections and alignment with Next Generation Science Standards. Young readers will delight in the easy-to-use format of this series for their research needs. * School Library Connection *
