Rivers

Written & illustrated by Peter Goes

Explore the world's rivers and uncover the stories they tell about our planet.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a captivating journey through the world's most iconic rivers, from the Nile to the Amazon. Discover how these waterways shape our history, culture, and myths. With vivid illustrations, delve into the lives of people and animals connected to these vital lifelines. What secrets do these rivers hold about our past and present? Unravel the tales of historical figures and legendary events that flow along their banks, revealing who we are and how we live. Dive into a world where nature and humanity intertwine in a tapestry of stories waiting to be explored.

From the publisher

This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato. Our seas and rivers tell a compelling story about our planet. Through tracking the life source of people, animals and the land itself, Peter Goes brings alive our history and our lives today. Each illustration includes major events and historical figures connected with its river, but also favorite stories and icons. This absorbing, playful book shows who we are, how we live and the myths we weave around our people and places.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 80
Reading age: 7–12
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: IG1040L

Themes & topics

Books about nature Books about geography Books about science and nature Books about water

What readers & critics say

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5.3

“This book is so interesting and so informative and so well-designed. It's the kind of book you feel like you could just open to any page and display. It's less of a read-straight-through book and more of a pick-up-and-read-sometimes book, which I think is really fun.”

Lauren Hancock

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