Fort Morgan Public Library

Explains how rivers flow, how they shape the earth, how they are used for trade and sport, and why they must be protected, introducing such terms as "mouth" and "delta.".

An in-depth look at Colorado's seventy-eight large and small rivers, how they aided in the development of the West, and what role they now play in thirteen states west of the Mississippi.

Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck. These very different animals take off downstream, but they didn't know they needed one another until thankfully, the river came along.

Describes the water cycle, how rivers flow from source to the sea, the plant and animal life supported by rivers, how humans use rivers, and some of the world's longest rivers.

Describes how a river begins and grows and how it influences the land that it flows through. Also discusses the many ways people use rivers and the importance of keeping them clean and unpolluted.

Examines rivers and lakes of the world, discussing the different types, their histories, wildlife, and effects on humans.

Explores ten unique rivers in the United States, including the Mississippi, Yukon, and Rio Grande.

"Joan Rivers was known all over the world--from the Palace Theater to Buckingham Palace, from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the footlights of Broadway, from the days of talkies to hosting talk shows. But there was only one person who knew Joan intimately, one person who the authorities would call when she got a little out of hand. Her daughter and best friend, Melissa. Joan and Melissa Rivers had one of the most celebrated mother-daughter relationships...