(3) 4-6 River Adventures series. This volume in the boilerplate series examines the role of the Thames River in the English cities, regions, and landmarks through which it flows. Well-selected photographs and maps illustrate the text, which is accessible and details the evolution of "one of the world's least polluted urban rivers." A quiz concludes the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(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 Adventures series. This volume in the boilerplate series examines the role of the Mississippi River in the cities, regions, and landmarks through which it flows. Well-selected photographs and maps illustrate the accessible text, which contains a mix of related historical tidbits (e.g, slavery in "Cotton Country"; Hurricane Katrina) and interesting geographical facts. A quiz concludes the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(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 Adventures series. This volume in the boilerplate series examines the role of the Amazon River in the cities, regions, and landmarks through which it flows. Well-selected photographs and maps illustrate the accessible text, which describes the cultures and diverse wildlife that live along the river, as well as the devastating deforestation of the lower Amazon. A quiz concludes the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 River Adventures series. This volume in the boilerplate series examines the role of the Nile River in the cities, regions, and landmarks through which it flows. Well-selected photographs and maps illustrate the accessible text, which discusses the importance of the Nile for irrigation and crop growth as well as the diverse cultures that live along its banks. A quiz concludes the book. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello