RIVER WILD: AN ACTIVITY GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN RIVERS

RIVER WILD: AN ACTIVITY GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN RIVERS All major rivers that run through the United States, Canada, and Mexico are discussed in regional chapters, including the Chattahoochee, Colorado, Columbia, Hudson, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Rio Grande, and St. Lawrence Rivers as well as many others. Kids will discover how rivers have shaped our history and learn of the issues that are currently facing these important waterways. More than 30 fun-filled activities, including: * Build Your Own Dam * Huckleberry Finn Log Raft * Salmon Trap Game * Settling SedimentSidebars on river keepers around the country, and a complete resource section listing books, videos, and websites complete this activity guide. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Nancy F. Castaldo is a former enviromental educator and the author of many notable nature books for children, including Deserts, Oceans, Rainforests, Rainy Day Play, Sunny Days and Starry Nights, and Winter Day Play. ISBN: 1-55652-585-0 publish date: 03/15/2005