The Amazon River Book

This title presents in detail the culture, importance, and history of the Amazon River one of the most significant rivers of the world. This series is intended for upper elementary school students.

This new 8-title series provides upper elementary and early middle school students with a strong overview of 8 major rivers in the world. The information presented in each 48-page book are correlated to the national social studies objectives and are the perfect supplement to classroom text, student research, and other enrichment assignments. Each of the 8 titles contains an overview of the impact that the river had/has on the civilization of the region including: the people, economy, transportation, culture, history, and other aspects of life. Specific titles cover: Amazon River, Nile River, Ganges River, Mississippi River, Rhine River, Tigris/Euphrates, Yangtze River, and the Volga River.