(3) 4-6 River Adventures series. Each volume in this boilerplate series examines the role of the eponymous river in the cities, regions, and landmarks through which it flows. Well-selected photographs and maps illustrate the texts, which are accessible and inclusive, addressing issues such as pollution along the Yangtze and the religious significance of the Ganges to Hindus. A quiz concludes each book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these River Adventures titles: Ganges River and Yangtze River.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 River Journey series. These overviews of two important rivers cover topics thematically (nature, history, people, change, and economy) and are organized by geographic regions. Starting at the river's source, the author takes readers on a guided tour. Extended by well-captioned photos, the accessible text is up-to-date and will be useful to report writers. Addresses, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these River Journey titles: The Ganges and The Yangtze.]

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 Rivers and Lakes series. Each book in this series looks at a major body of water. The bland but accessible texts provide information about geography, geologic history, local plants and animals, settlers and explorers, and conservation efforts. Stock photographs support the text. A pronunciation guide and list of websites are included. Short and concise, these are adequate first references for report writers. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Rivers and Lakes titles: Amazon River, Lake Victoria, Nile River, Yangtze, Lake Superior, Mississippi River.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink